What Vitamins Does my Child Need?

As long as your child is eating a well-balanced mealfor Kids, Flintstones Children's Chewable Multivitamin
from the Food Guide Pyramid, they probably do notplus Calcium, and Scooby-Doo! plus Calcium.
need any supplement minerals or vitamins. However, ifFluoride is very important for the growth of your childs
you have a picky eater on your hands it will not hurt toteeth. If you want your child to have healthy teeth then
give them a multi-vitamin that includes the items theythey should be drinking fluoridated water. If they drink
need. In addition, children that do not drink at least 17plenty of tap water in most towns and cities across
ounces of Vitamin D fortified milk will need Vitamin Dthe US, they are more than likely receiving enough
supplements or calcium.fluoride. If you are not sure if your water contains
Iron is a very important mineral that prevents anemia.fluoride, you can give them bottled water, which
Sources for iron include meats, legumes, fish, fortifiedincludes fluoride. There are a few fluoride supplements
foods such as cereals and breads. When girls begin tothat are very good for giving your child what they may
have their period they will more than likely need an ironbe lacking; however, too much fluoride can stain their
supplement.teeth. If you need a fluoride supplement then you
Some examples of vitamins that include iron areshould purchase Poly-Vi-Flor.
Flintstones Children's Chewable Multivitamin plus Iron,If you would rather use multivitamins, you can rest
Poly-Vi-Sol Vitamin Drops with Iron, Pokemon Children'sassured that most infant multivitamins include Vitamin
Multiple Vitamin with Iron, Fer-In-Sol Iron SupplementA, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. They also have other
Drops and Feosol Tablets and Caplets.vitamins and minerals such as iron, niacin, pyridoxine,
Calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth.riboflavin, thiamine, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin E. Some of
Children that do not drink milk or eat dairy productsthe most popular infant multivitamins include Tri-Vi-Sol
such as ice cream, cheese, and yogurt may need thisDrops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops, and Gerber Vitamin Drops.
mineral supplement. Children that have an allergy toMultivitamins for older children are usually in chewable
milk or milk products will more than likely need aform and contain the same vitamins and minerals only
supplement with calcium. However, remember evenregulated for the growing child. Some of the most
calcium supplements will not give your child enoughrecommended include Centrum Kids Chewable
calcium for their growing bodies; they will also needVitamins, Flintstones Children's Chewable Multivitamin,
calcium fortified foods such as calcium fortified orangePokemon Children's Vitamins, Bugs Bunny Children's
juice. Some good vitamins or supplements with calciumVitamins and Scooby-Doo! Complete Multivitamin.
include Calcium Gummy Bears, Herbasaurs Calcium