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Can anyone recommend a Vit D supplement for kids?

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thatscurvydogbeard · 08/01/2021 20:58

I suddenly remembered today dc (aged 2 and 5) should be getting this over the winter. Is there a spray for kids that tastes okay? Or a chewy supplement? Both fussy eaters hence hoping to hear of one that goes down well. Thanks Smile

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dementedpixie · 09/01/2021 00:21

You get sprays and drops for that age. Its 10ug/400IU vitamin D3 that you would look for

Rugbymumof2 · 09/01/2021 14:32

A lot of the chewy vit d's don't have the correct dose, most are 5ug and as above it should be 10ug.
I use the Boots own multivits with my 5yr old which has the higher dose, she loves the orange chewy bears and they do them in strawberry too.
I think they say from 3yrs old.
Good thing with Boots is the 3 for 2 on vitamins, definitely helps when you have more than one child to buy for as I can mix with getting the Bassetts for my older DD who's a bit old for chewy bears now

Balaur · 09/01/2021 14:34

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B8JZBZF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c7B-Fb6RSDQ77?psc=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=mumsnetforu03-21
This is the one I got. Apparently tastes ok.

lavenderlou · 09/01/2021 14:35

My kids eat Tesco chewable multivitamins which are fruit flavoured. They're not expensive and often on a 3 for 2 offer. We get the cheaper ones which are hard and a bit chalky, although my DC have always been happy to eat them, but there are slightly more expensive "gummy" ones which are much like sweets.

dementedpixie · 09/01/2021 14:36

They also do one for younger children. My dcs have the one linked too

thatscurvydogbeard · 10/01/2021 19:24

Thank you so much everyone, this is really helpful. I was at a bit of a loss.

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