All About Supplements for Children

[chatelaine]

Can we feed 1yr old with multi-vitamins?

[hairuliza]

chatelaine:

Can we feed 1yr old with multi-vitamins?

You can check with your PD or read the label (they'll put their age recommendation normally).
I started my son on Scotts Emulsion 1st before multivtamins.

On a different note, I'm having trouble getting him to chew his multivitamins.
Don't quite like the syrup kind (find some of the brands a bit dodgy because have never heard of them).
Currently, my mom will crush the chewable & add to the emulsion that he happily downs (despite the fishy smell... yuck) - I kind of outsoure feeding supplements to my son to my mom.
It's really a wonder that she can get him to happily swallow the emulsion!
But, it's a real chore to crush the multivits all the time.
Any pointers on how you get your kids to chew them?

My son is currently eating the one that has a strawberry taste (his favourite flavour) & it tastes good, I tried it.

[chatelaine]

Hi hairuliza


I don’t have any problem getting my 2yrs to chew on multi-vitamins. Be it soft one or hard one. That goes the same for Scotts Cod Liver Oil.

My 1 yr also happily taking Scotts Cod Liver Oil.

[mrswongtuition]

My 3.5yo boy doesn’t like chewables. Only gummies or liquid form for him.

I’m not giving gummies as he might mistaken as sweets and OD on them.

[hairuliza]

mrswongtuition:

My 3.5yo boy doesn't like chewables. Only gummies or liquid form for him.

I'm not giving gummies as he might mistaken as sweets and OD on them.

Which liquid multivit is your son taking?
Maybe I can give it a try too.

[lim_013]

super_dad:

phantom:

[quote=\"super_dad\"]
Hmm...didn't know got come in those form. Where can I get it?

There are lots of Omega 3 pills out there that is suppose to bring out the essence of fishes. They say if you cook the fish, you destroy the omega 3 which is suppose to be good for your child's brain development. That's why Japanese eat Sashimi (eat fish raw)

There are also flaxseed pills that are Omega 3 and are vegetarian.

what can Omega 3 do for you? (maybe I need)[/quote]well, general supplements are important for children, it must be balance. I give my kids chewable mutiVits , they seem to like it alot....i actually crush them to include into their milk till they get used to it.

[mrswongtuition]

hairuliza:

mrswongtuition:

My 3.5yo boy doesn't like chewables. Only gummies or liquid form for him.

I'm not giving gummies as he might mistaken as sweets and OD on them.

Which liquid multivit is your son taking?
Maybe I can give it a try too.

I've shared what I give my boy on my blog: http://thelittleonesinmylife.blogspot.com

[jen18j]

Hi Mrs Wong,

how often & how long do u give Sambucol?

Tks…

[mrswongtuition]

jen18j:

Hi Mrs Wong,

how often & how long do u give Sambucol?

Tks..

Sambucol is quite strong, so we only give when:
1. Someone in the family is ill and might pass to him.
2. He is showing some signs of falling ill (some excess mucus).

And usually it's only given for a week or so. Not more than 2 weeks continuously.

[jen18j]

Tks for the clarification!