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Viridian Supplements for Children - Which one?

Need help with choosing children's supplements? The Viridikid range can help bridge nutritional shortfalls for your little ones.

Viridian Supplements for Children - Which one?

We all want to give our little ones the best start in life, and from the moment they arrive, new born and infant nutrition becomes a priority for many parents. However, we also recognise that for most working mums and dads, what they put on the family plate is often influenced by convenience, time and access to nutrient dense foods. Choosing clean effective baby and child vitamins and supplements can help bridge nutritional gaps in the diet.

The Viridikid range, Viridian’s bespoke children’s supplement collection, supports with newborn nutrition right though to their early teens. Our formulas are evidence-based and recognised for purity, sustainability and their ethical sourcing. That means no sugars or artificial preservatives. Here’s a guide to our children’s vitamin range:

Viridikid Multivitamin

Who’s it for? A multivitamin and mineral formula for children aged 2-13. This kids multivitamin is ideal for toddlers or pre-schoolers right up to their early teens.

Viridikid Multivitamin features 26 essential micronutrients including vitamins C, B, D, E, K with calcium, zinc, iron, and other key minerals. With natural beta carotene which converts to vitamin A in the body, this bespoke formula supports optimal growth and the development of your child. If size matters and you’re searching for tiny capsules for children, then look no further. This children’s multivitamin is an easy-to-swallow microcapsule which is sugar free and avoids artificial additives.

How to take? Daily recommended intake with food per age group: 2-6yrs (1 capsule), 7-13yrs (2 capsules).

If you child is 14 + – consider our High Five Multivitamin.

Viridikid Baby Vitamin Drops

Who’s it for? Baby and infant multivitamin drops, for 6 months upwards to 5 years.

If you are choosing to exclusively breastfeed your little one or are using a combination of breastfeeding and formula milk, Viridikid Baby Vitamin Drops is a clean and effective liquid supplement that can deliver essential nutrients.

Government health experts recommend all children aged 6 months to 5 years are given vitamin supplements containing vitamins A, C and D every day*.

Viridikid Baby Vitamin Drops are a gentle, easy way to give a daily supplement to support little ones. With a carefully balanced blend of vitamins A, C, and D, this Viridian supplement provides essential nutrients for growing bodies and brains.

Each dose delivers targeted benefits: vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system for everyday wellness, vitamin C increases iron absorption, helping your little one get the most out of their nutrition as they begin exploring new foods. This supplement also includes vitamin D, a crucial nutrient during early growth for body and brain. Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and normal immunity.

How to take? Using the integral dropper, add 1.5ml daily to cold food or drink, directly into mouth or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.

*Note: If you little one is fed with baby or infant formula, additional vitamin D should not be given to infants consuming 500ml or more of infant formula daily.

Viridikid Organic Omega Oil

Who’s it for? A fish free omega oil from 1 years to 14-year-olds.

Looking for an omega 3 oil for children and early teens? Enrich your little one’s omega oil intake with our Viridikid Organic Oil supplement. A premium blend of plant oils with the highest omega 3 profile making it ideal if you have a toddler or older children. Naturally flavoured with fresh tasting organic orange and vanilla oils, pleasant to even the fussiest of palettes. Certified organic by the Soil Association, ethically sourced and vegan friendly. First cold-pressed, nitrogen-flushed and in an amber glass bottle for protection from light and air.

Our Organic Viridikid Omega Oil is recommended alongside our Viridikid Multivitamin and Mineral Formula

How to take? Daily recommended intake per age group: 1-2yrs = 5ml (1 tsp), 2-6yrs = 10ml (2 tsp), 6+ 15ml (3 tsp).

Viridikid Synerbio Powder

Who’s it for? Kid friendly bacteria for children and early teens aged 1 to 14 years.

Keep little tummies happy with these kids supplement suitable for toddlers upwards. Viridikid Synerbio Powder is an expert formulation containing livebacteria with added prebiotics and vitamin C. This blend of beneficial bacteria comprises of four clinically effective strains Lactobacilli and Bifidobacterium specifically proven to offer a wide range of health benefits. With added prebiotic FS2-60 plant-derived inulin and FOS to encourage beneficial bacteria growth whilst reducing unhelpful bad bacteria.

Developed by our nutritionists, this supplement features buffered vitamin C for a gentle delivery of this key nutrient. Vitamin C plays an essential role in numerous areas of children’s health and contributes to the normal function of bones, cartilage, skin, gums and teeth. Vitamin C also aids in the maintenance of the immune system.

Pleasant tasting and dairy-free, this supplement is a great way to deliver high-quality support for your little one. Good for replenishing the digestive system after a bout of illness or medication whilst being gentle enough for daily support.

How to take? Take one to four grams daily as a food supplement which can be added to drinks, or mixed into (cold) foods eg yogurt. 1g serving spoon included in jar.

Recommended intake per age group: 1-4yrs (1g), 5-8yrs (2g), 9-11yrs (3g), 12-14yrs (4g)

Organic Viridikid Vitamin C Drops

Who’s it for? A vitamin C supplement for babies and kids aged 6 months and upwards

Organic Viridikid Vitamin C Drops provides daily support for immunity during the infant years and beyond and is free of artificial preservatives.

An organic formula comprising of acerola cherries, a potent natural source of vitamin C delivering up to 30 x more vitamin C than oranges. Harvested and hand-picked in Brazil, these rich acerola cherries are freeze dried to preserve the highest possible vitamin C content. These delicious drops can be mixed into cold food and drink.

Viridikid Vitamin C Drops contains organic glycerine (from coconut) and organic orange oil.

How to take? Add 2ml (half a teaspoon) daily to food or drink.

Viridikid Vitamin D3 Drops

Who’s it for? Vitamin D drops for newborns, babies, infants and older kids.

Viridikid Vitamin D3 Drops 400IU has a light natural orange taste making it easy to add to food or drink. A vegan formulation providing a great tasting boost of vitamin D which contributes to normal bones, teeth and immunity. 

This nutritionist formulated supplement contains vitamin D plant sourced from lichen. It’s in a base of sunflower oil and natural orange oil with an easy-to-use dropper.

How to take? This vitamin D supplement can be taken from birth upwards. Dosage: 0.5 ml (400iu) daily

Note: Additional vitamin D should not be given to infants consuming 500ml or more of infant formula daily.

Organic Elderberry & Vit C Extract

Who’s it for? A Black elderberry supplement with added vitamin C for infants, pre-schoolers, children and teens (and adults too!)

Keep your little one’s immune system in peak condition with our delicious tasting Organic Elderberry Extract with added vitamin C. Suitable for children aged one year and upwards, this award-winning liquid supplement is formulated to provide immune support for the whole family.

Featuring Austrian ‘Eldercraft’, an organic elderberry extract standardised to oligo-proanthocyanidins (OPC’s), providing a clinically researched effective therapeutic dose.

Formulated alongside vitamin C rich, Brazilian acerola cherries. Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.

Certified organic by the Soil Association, with no added sugar, sweeteners, artificial additives or preservatives.

How to take? 1 – 6yrs, 5ml (1 tsp). 7 – 11yrs, 10ml (2 tsp), 12+yrs, 15ml (3 tsp)

Conclusion

As your child develops, their nutritional needs will rapidly change from toddler to teenager. With the demands of modern life this can often fall short. To avoid this, pop into your local health food store for a stress-free guide to our easy-to-take natural supplements, available for all the family. To find your nearest stockist, visit: findahealthstore.com

For more about Viridian children's collection, click here.

Author: The Nutrition Team at Viridian Nutrition.

The information contained in this article is not intended to treat, diagnose or replace the advice of a health practitioner. Please consult a qualified health practitioner if you have a pre-existing health condition or are currently taking medication. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

 

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