All About Supplements for Children

[mrswongtuition]

Fuzz:

Hi all, my boy often complains of gas in his tummy and he gets stomach upset quite easily. Any gd supplements to recommend? i try to avoid giving him meds unless it's really necessary. Thanks!

probiotics would help

[mrswongtuition]

nanana:

I give my girl the following supplements:

1. Nordic Naturals cod liver oil (Previously Scotts emulsion original flavor)
2. Childlife Colostrum

I am wondering if it is really necessary to give Vitamin C supplement as my girl loves to eat fruits. Anyone could advise on this?

Thanks!

if your child is takin fruits & vege on a daily basis, preferably spread out to at least 2 meals a day, then there's no need for vit c supp.

[autumnbronze]

mrswongtuition:

nanana:

I give my girl the following supplements:

1. Nordic Naturals cod liver oil (Previously Scotts emulsion original flavor)
2. Childlife Colostrum

I am wondering if it is really necessary to give Vitamin C supplement as my girl loves to eat fruits. Anyone could advise on this?

Thanks!

if your child is takin fruits & vege on a daily basis, preferably spread out to at least 2 meals a day, then there's no need for vit c supp.

Actually, I beg to differ for my DS's case. He used to only take Scotts' cod liver oil. I have since switched to Nordic.

He eats fruits with oats every morning, after lunch, during his tea and after dinner. On top of that he eats healthy meals. Yet he fell sick ie cough and cold often after starting pre-sch.

However, after starting him on vit C and Sambucol, his immune system seems to have improved. One major difference I notice is that we have just returned from an overseas trip and he has remained 'sick-less' so far. :xedfingers:

So I think it depends on the the individual child and mummies probably have to monitor before coming to a conclusion.

[mrswongtuition]

Vit C is for growth & repair

it does not do much in immune system but it's more for keeping the body in good shape, ready to fight battles
btw, unfair to compare cos you are giving Sambucol. Sambucol alone is very effective already!

[autumnbronze]

mrswongtuition:

Vit C is for growth & repair

it does not do much in immune system but it's more for keeping the body in good shape, ready to fight battles
btw, unfair to compare cos you are giving Sambucol. Sambucol alone is very effective already!

Oh dear, then I am just being kiasu because I was advised otherwise

To each his own :celebrate:

[nanana]

mrswongtuition:

nanana:

I give my girl the following supplements:

1. Nordic Naturals cod liver oil (Previously Scotts emulsion original flavor)
2. Childlife Colostrum

I am wondering if it is really necessary to give Vitamin C supplement as my girl loves to eat fruits. Anyone could advise on this?

Thanks!

if your child is takin fruits & vege on a daily basis, preferably spread out to at least 2 meals a day, then there's no need for vit c supp.

Oh.. I actually bought Childlife liquid vitamin C. Gave my girl 2 to 3 times only cuz not sure if I need to give her since she is also drinking ribena, eat fruits and vege daily.. guess i will just keep and give her only if she is not feeling well?

Another thing is, I heard Sambucol elderberry is good. Can I also give her that? Is it necessary? she is going to start CCC in November.

thanks!

[schweppes]

nanana:

Another thing is, I heard Sambucol elderberry is good. Can I also give her that? Is it necessary? she is going to start CCC in November.

thanks!

There was some discussion on Sambucol elderberry previously. You might want to refer to

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12165.

[autumnbronze]

pssssssssssssst Schweppes,


I got update especially for you ... never read arhhhhh

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?p=262150#262150

[nanana]

schweppes:

nanana:

Another thing is, I heard Sambucol elderberry is good. Can I also give her that? Is it necessary? she is going to start CCC in November.

thanks!

There was some discussion on Sambucol elderberry previously. You might want to refer to

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12165.

Yup I saw this thread. But I am not sure if I can/should give sambucol elderberry on top of cod liver oil and colostrum.... ?

[Fuzz]

mrswongtuition:

probiotics would help

thanks! any recommendations? i saw one called childlife colostrum with probiotic. still looking around n asking some friends. One recommended iflora, which she orders online.