Vitamins and minerals for children at the age of five are a necessary source of growth and development. An active lifestyle of a child plus an increasing load on the nervous system require increased attention to the diet. If the fidget's body is weakened, parents need to take care of its vitamin support.

Upon reaching the age of 5 years, the work of the child's brain is rebuilt. The child quickly learns new information, memorizes verses. Sense organs are improved, especially vision. During this period, children should receive the necessary nutrients to strengthen immunity and further growth.

vitamins	daily requirement	What are they responsible for?	Consequences of deficiency
A	0.5–0.65 mg	Natural antioxidant, participates in the synthesis of proteins, the construction of bone tissue, forms the retina of the eyes.	Dry skin, peeling, itching, the appearance of cracks in the corner of the mouth and between the fingers, night blindness, slow growth and development of the child, anemia, decreased intelligence.
B1	0.8–0.9 mg	Stabilizes the nervous system, participates in all types of metabolic processes, the synthesis of blood cells, neutralizes toxins in the liver, strengthens the immune system.	Tearfulness, irritability, poor memory, problems with digestion and stool, the development of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
B2	1.1 mg	Necessary for hematopoiesis, synthesis of antibodies and macrophages, protects against stress, activates vitamins B6, B9, K, regulates the activity of the thyroid gland, protects the retina from UV rays, and the respiratory organs from toxins.	Irritable bowel syndrome, dysbacteriosis, fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, frequent conjunctivitis, mental disorders, thyroid disorder.
B3	11–13 mg	Regulates the activity of the cerebral cortex, improves blood circulation, normalizes digestion, is needed for the synthesis of red blood cells, hormones and hemoglobin, and prevents the formation of mutagens.	Headaches, memory loss, inflammation in gastrointestinal tract(GIT), frequent colds, fatigue, apathy.
B4	200–500 mg	Destroys fats in the liver, eliminates emotional instability, synthesizes lecithin.	Memory problems, blood disorders, overweight, high level cholesterol, tearfulness, irritability.
B5	3–4 mg	Increases resistance to infections, improves the absorption of vitamins, normalizes fat metabolism, blood microcirculation, gastric peristalsis, accelerates recovery processes when receiving wounds, abrasions, bruises.	Violation of mental activity, hair loss, dermatitis, muscle pain, cessation of growth, insomnia.
B6	1.1–1.2 mg	Participates in the synthesis of the hormone of joy serotonin; regulates the level of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stabilizes the work nervous system, removes excess fluid from the body.	Numbness of the extremities, weakness, spasms and cramps in the muscles, dry skin, risk of kidney stones, loss of appetite, nausea, inflammation of the mucous membranes.
B9	80–200 mcg	A necessary element of hematopoiesis and the synthesis of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA). Provides a good mood, stimulates the normal functioning of all organs, strengthens the immune system, is responsible for healthy skin color, quality of vision.	Depression, fatigue, indigestion, frequent illnesses, loss of vision.
B12	1–1.5 mcg	Protects the circulatory system, improves tissue regeneration, stimulates brain development, controls appetite, improves memory, concentration, and the functioning of the vestibular apparatus.	Poor memory and low intelligence, frequent nervous stress, weakness, bad mood, constipation, numbness of the limbs.
E	7–8 mg	A strong antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress, quickly restoring them after free radical attack. Necessary for children living in an aggressive environment.	Poor memory, loss of vision, oxygen starvation of cells, muscle weakness, emotional instability.
D	10 mcg	Promotes the absorption of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus. Needed for the functioning of organs and maintaining the integrity of tissues, improves immunity, participates in anti-inflammatory reactions of the body.	Increased fatigue, night pains in the joints and muscles, bad teeth, blurred vision, excessive sweating.
K	55 mg	Regulates blood clotting, accelerates the fusion of bones after fractures, ensures the normal functioning of the kidneys.	Bleeding gums, vomiting blood, bruising of the skin, anemia and weakness.
C	50–55 mg	Increases resistance to environmental influences, appears in the synthesis of cell membranes and connective tissue, normalizes metabolism, stimulates the production of antibodies.	Frequent colds, scurvy, bleeding gums, fatigue, pale skin, anemia.
H	25 mcg	Member of carbohydrate metabolism, transports glucose to the brain, provides cells with oxygen, accelerates growth.	Frequent nausea, loss of taste, metabolic and protein absorption disorders, lethargy, depression.
Minerals	daily requirement	What are they responsible for?	Consequences of deficiency
Calcium	800 mg	Forms bone tissue and teeth. Necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses, regulates blood pressure and blood clotting.	Pain in bones and muscles, brittle hair and nails, bleeding gums and caries, convulsions.
	600 mg	Maintains the level of fluid in cells and regulates its charge, normalizes pH and water-salt balance, fixes the required dose of magnesium and sodium in the body.	Bloating, colic, dizziness, fainting, low blood pressure, arrhythmia.
Magnesium	120–200 mg	Delivers calcium and sodium to cells, contributes to the transmission of nerve impulses and the formation of DNA strands.	Poor memory, irritability, anxiety, poor sleep, dizziness, digestive problems.
Sodium	700 mg	Provides water and electrolyte balance in the body, is responsible for the processes of nervous excitation, muscle contraction. Maintains a normal pH level.	Skin irritation, apathy, clouding of consciousness, fatigue, muscle weakness, disruption of all body systems.
Iron	10–12 mg	Necessary for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to all organs. The main participant in hematopoiesis.	Dizziness, loss of consciousness, headaches, respiratory diseases, chronic fatigue.
Copper	1–1.5 mg	Needed in the processes of synthesis of erythrocytes and leukocytes, provides elasticity to tendons and skin, normalizes the work of endocrine glands.	Growth and developmental delay, vascular pathology, reduced weight, anemia.
	8–10 mg	It activates chemical reactions in cells, regulates the growth of bone tissue, increases tissue regeneration, promotes the development of intelligence, strengthens the immune system.	Failure of the hormonal background, slow development of the brain.
Fluorine	1–2.5 mg	It gives strength to bone structures, prevents dental diseases, cleanses the body of radionuclides and heavy salts, promotes rapid healing of wounds.	Caries, fragility of teeth, hair and bones. Skeletal deformity, scoliosis.
Iodine	90 mcg	Increases immunity, regulates mental activity, prevents the development of thyroid diseases.	Mood swings, chronic fatigue and lack of desire to do anything, excess weight and swelling, anemia or convulsions, frequent illnesses.
Molybdenum	30–75 mcg	A catalyst for oxidative processes in cells, promotes the absorption of fluorine, takes part in the synthesis of amino acids (AA) and metabolism.	Mental retardation, vision problems, nausea, shortness of breath, irritability, tachycardia.
Selenium	0.02–0.03 mg	Stimulates the immune response, cleanses the body, has an anti-inflammatory effect.	Colds, allergies, viral diseases, poor tissue regeneration, decreased visual acuity.
Chromium	30–150 mcg	It preserves the integrity of DNA and RNA, regulates the level of glucose and fats, neutralizes toxins and salts of heavy metals.	Disruptions in digestion and metabolism, impaired coordination, headaches, sleep problems.
Chlorine	1100–2000 mg	Normalizes the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, is responsible for the flexibility of the joints, removes toxins, regulates the functioning of the liver.	Drowsiness and fatigue, damage to teeth and hair, muscle weakness.

Indications for use

Lack or excess of vitamins equally negatively affect the child's body. Therefore, pediatricians prescribe multivitamins to five-year-olds only in specific cases:

1. The child is on a special diet.
2. Refusal of certain foods.
3. Serious illness or rehabilitation period.
4. Taking medications that interfere with the synthesis or absorption of vitamins.
5. Allergy to certain food groups.
6. Individual needs of the child's body, established during the survey.
7. Problems with vision, growth or mental development.

The best choice for 5-year-old children is three-time multivitamin complexes (blisters with 3 tablets / lozenges of different composition) without dyes and heavy metals. Their composition is selected taking into account the compatibility of individual components.

Attention! Pick up vitamin complex for your baby can only professional. Therefore, we advise you to find a pediatrician and contact him for advice.

Contraindications

Multivitamins are selected taking into account the diagnosed micronutrient deficiency, children's diet, individual characteristics baby (rate of growth and development, concomitant diseases) and doctor's recommendations.

Contraindications:

• allergies, individual intolerance;
• diseases of the kidneys, liver, blood vessels, heart, urinary system;
• nervous disorders;
• impaired metabolism and obesity;
• rational nutrition, hypovitaminosis;
• insulin dependence;
• thyroid pathology.

Is it worth taking?

Expert opinions differ. Some believe that a short intake of vitamin complexes will strengthen the immune system. Others insist on a balanced diet and an active lifestyle without the intervention of nutritional supplements.

But there are situations in which it is advisable for a 5-year-old baby to drink a course of multivitamins:

• cold season (spring, autumn, winter);
• flu epidemic;
• after treatment with antibiotics, immunomodulators, hormonal drugs;
• congenital immunodeficiency virus (HIV);
• severe injuries;
• operations;
• poor eyesight;
• diseases of the nervous system;
• rare genetic diseases;
• increased loads (study, sports);
• poor nutrition (qualitatively and quantitatively).

For specific problems, special vitamin complexes have been developed:

1. : A, B, C, E, lecithin, zinc, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, lactobacilli.
2. : A, C, B12, iron.
3. For growth: A, D, B11, calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, iodine.
4. For memory: D, P, B, A, C, E, selenium, molybdenum, iodine, omega-3, omega-6.
5. For vitamin D deficiency: D2, D3, E, calcium, magnesium, selenium, copper, omega-3.
6. : D2, D3, A, E, sodium, potassium.

When choosing a complex, pay attention to the content and mass fraction of vitamins, macro / microelements, excipients / compounds.

Release form

Manufacturers provide a variety of forms for the release of multivitamins, which makes the reception carefree and exciting:

• syrups;
• powders;
• tablets;
• lozenges;
• drops;
• jelly Bean;
• gels;
• lollipops;
• dragee;
• jelly figurines (marmalade).

Among preschoolers, chewing sweets and marmalade figurines are popular due to their interesting shape, pleasant taste, bright colors and sweet smell. But they often cause allergies, and if parents oversight, they threaten to overdose.

Attention! It is preferable to give a five-year-old child drops or syrup from a measuring spoon.

Rating of the best

Brand/Name	Release form	Dosage, days	Peculiarities
Sana Sol (Finland)	tablets syrup chewable and effervescent tablets powder	1 PC. or measuring spoon	It has a citrus smell and taste. Suitable for strengthening the immune system.
Pikovit 4+ (Russia, Slovenia)	tablets chewable tablets	3–4 pcs. per day	It is recommended for unbalanced nutrition, increased stress and frequent colds.
Pikovit PLUS 4+	chewable tablets syrup	3–4 pcs. or 1 tsp.	It has a pleasant aroma and taste. In addition to vitamins, it contains iron, calcium, iodine, zinc. It is prescribed for seasonal avitaminosis to increase immunity.
Vitrum Kids (USA)	chewable lozenges	1 PC.	Contain the daily norm of trace elements. They are used for vitamin and mineral deficiency, as well as during the rehabilitation period after illnesses and operations.
VitaMishki IMMUNO+ (Germany)	shaped chewable lozenges	1 PC.	Contains 2 vitamins (C, E), 2 minerals (selenium, zinc), sea buckthorn extract. They act as an immunomodulator.
VitaMishki MULTI+	gummies with different flavors	1 PC.	The composition contains 11 vitamins, zinc, iodine. They strengthen the immune system, stabilize the functioning of the nervous system, have a beneficial effect on memory, and promote concentration. Recommended for preschool children.
Univit Kids (Germany)	chewing marmalade	1 PC.	The composition is enriched with choline, omega-3 fatty acids. Improves brain activity.
Supradin Kids (Germany)	tablets marmalade jelly Bean	1 PC. or measuring spoon	It is used to compensate for micronutrient deficiencies. Choline and omega-3s help boost brain function.
Kinder Biovital(Germany)	gel	1/2 tsp	Contains a complex of vitamins, calcium, potassium, manganese, lecithin. Indicated for use in rickets, slow growth, regular sports, stress, as well as during chemotherapy.
Alphabet Kindergarten (Russia)	chewable tablets in different flavors	3 pcs.	They are used with a lack of vitamins and minerals, high mental stress.
Multitabs Junior(USA)	chewable tablets	1 PC.	Balanced with the needs of the child's body. Do not contain allergens (dyes, preservatives). Designed to support growth and development.
Centrum for children (Italy)	chewable tablets	1 PC.	The composition includes 17 trace elements. It is used for avitaminosis and polyavitaminosis.
Jungle (USA)	chewable tablets	1 PC.	Designed for the prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiency. They contain a large amount of iodine, calcium, phosphorus. Contribute to the development of the child.
Cavit Junior (Romania)	lozenges syrup	1 PC. or 1/2 scoop	Contains vitamins, calcium, potassium, lutein (protects the eyes from external influences). Protects against colds.

Vitamins with iHerb

Brand	Products	Characteristics
MegaFood	dragee: Kids Daily Immune for Immunity Kids One daily balanced Kids Daily B-centered , Kids B Complex with B vitamins	Narrow action. Made entirely from vegetable raw materials. Gluten free.
Solgar	lozenges and chewable tablets: Kangavites U-cubes	Natural composition of plant origin. Recommended for beriberi and infections. In the lines there are multivitamins with minerals, in a separate package vitamins C, D, calcium.
Nature's Plus	dragees of special compositions: with zinc, potassium, vitamin C chewable tablets in the shape of animals and vegetables	Contain everything necessary for the child elements in a balanced way. Natural, no chemicals.
Now Foods	chewable Kids Vits	Ingredients: 9 vitamins, 11 minerals, lutein, lycopene, inositol.
child life	drops with natural flavors: orange, grape, berry, mango	A complete complex. The formula was developed by famous American doctors. There are options for frequently ill and allergic children.
Gummi King	chewing marmalade in a large assortment (multi- and two-component)	Vegetarian product without gelatin, artificial colors, flavors. There are options with dietary fiber, echinacea.
Nature's Way Alive!	berry flavored chewable tablets	Contain bioflavonoids - vegetable antioxidants that strengthen the health of the child.
L'il Critters	chewing gummies	Classics of children's dietary supplements in the American market. The composition contains natural juices, omega-3, probiotics. Free of gluten and corn syrup.
Garden of Life	Vitamin Code, Kids - chewable lozenges for children from 4 years old (during the period of active growth) Dr. Formulated Probiotics Organic Kids+ with probiotics for immunity and good digestion Oceans Kids with Ultra-Pure Fish Oil (Cod Liver) Odor Free	Received from organic products with preservation of original properties. By production aggressive heat treatment is not used.
Smart Pants	multivitamin gummies	Looks like regular marmalade with sugar. In the line: enriched with fish oil, dietary fiber. Helps brain function and digestion.
California Gold Nutritions	fruit chewable lozenges for children aged 4+	One of the most affordable vitamin complexes. It is designed for active, experiencing regular loads of children. Contains vitamin C, omega acids, D3, other nutrients. Gluten and gelatin free.
Swisse	Children's Ultivite Multivitamin- chewable tablets	Support children's immunity in bad weather. The composition includes extracts, nettle, wild berries.

Power adjustment

At the age of 5, a child needs 4 meals a day. Food should be rich in calcium and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

The optimal ratio of BJU(proteins, fats, carbohydrates) - 1:1:4.

Daily calorie intake: 2200.

Every day, the child should eat meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, butter, bread, juice or tea.

1. Porridge on the menu needs to be changed daily.
2. Fish should be cooked 2 times a week.
3. Fruits and vegetables are preferred for dinner and breakfast.
4. Mandatory presence in the diet of soups, meat and vegetable broths.
5. Cottage cheese, eggs, fatty fish are allowed to be served at the table no more than three times a week.

Attention! Some foods reduce the absorption of nutrients. For example, with a lack of calcium, you should give up coffee (for the age of five, this drink is not recommended at all). And it is undesirable to combine dairy products with cereals and vegetables.

For reference . The absorption of valuable elements is reduced by certain drugs (especially antibiotics). Therefore, during the period of seasonal colds, children need food with a high content of vitamins.

At any age, a person needs an additional source of vitamins, since not all useful trace elements are absorbed with food, and most of them do not withstand heat treatment. Vitamins for children from 3 years old play an important role in the development of a small organism. It is at this age that children go to kindergarten, and maintaining immunity is simply necessary. In crowded places, there is a high probability of picking up viral disease. If an insufficient amount comes from natural sources of nutrients, the best solution would be to take complexes. According to clinical research, the baby needs to take all the necessary vitamins from the age of 3 for the full development of the brain, bone tissue, cardiovascular system and in order to avoid beriberi.

Features of the influence of monovitamins on the body of a three-year-old child

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Included in seafood, fish, cheese, cottage cheese, butter, milk, liver, eggs. Especially a lot of calciferol in cod liver.

Tocopherol

Contained in vegetable oil,cereals, lettuce, broccoli, herbs, green peas, butter and dried apricots. Oatmeal or buckwheat porridge with butter is considered a healthy and nutritious dish. If buckwheat is brewed with boiling water overnight, then all useful substances, including iron, will be preserved in full. Many mothers prefer to give their babies buckwheat to maintain normal hemoglobin levels.

B vitamins

They are part of legumes, spinach, cottage cheese, fish, yeast, potatoes, meat, beets,. The great advantage of beans is that useful trace elements are not destroyed even during heat treatment. Therefore, canned beans have the same beneficial effect as raw beans.

Vitamin complexes for children from 3 years

When choosing a vitamin complex, focus on a well-known manufacturer, consult your doctor. If the preparation contains iron, calcium and iodine, then carefully study the dosage and take the tablets strictly according to the instructions.

The drug is considered vitamins for the appetite of children. It is prescribed for increased physical and emotional stress, increased fatigue and irregular meals. In the composition - 11 vitamins, iodine, selenium, copper, zinc, magnesium, iron. Take 2 pcs once a day with meals. The course of therapy is one month.

Alphabet "Kindergarten"

The complex consists of pills of three different colors, one per reception. The first tablet contains iron, vitamin B1 to improve blood composition, prevent anemia and maintain energy for the whole day. The second tablet contains vitamins A, E, C, selenium and iodine. Trace elements have antioxidant properties and promote mental development child . The third tablet contains vitamin D and calcium, which help strengthen bones and serve as a prophylactic against rickets. You need to take it three times a day with meals for one month.

Multi-tabs "Baby"

The drug is a chewable tablet with a raspberry flavor, intended for the prevention of beriberi in children under the age of 4 years. Complex does not contain harmful chemical compounds. One tablet should be taken daily.

Vitrum "Baby"

Some of the best vitamins for children from 3 years These chewable tablets are considered to be in the shape of animals. They increase immunity, improve brain function. The remedy is prescribed for recovery after infectious and colds, with reduced appetite, with adaptation to increased physical activity in sports sections. The course of admission lasts up to 3 months. Take one tablet once a day after meals.

VitaMishki Multi+

The drug contains iodine and promotes fast brain function, improves memory and concentration during training. Multi+ improve digestion, increase immunity, protect eyes from overload, strengthen bones.

Jungle Kids

The drug is intended for the prevention of hypovitaminosis and beriberi in children from three years of age. The product is available in the form of orange syrup, children really like this form of release, and parents do not have to worry about how to get the baby to take the pill. The syrup can be taken neat or mixed with your favorite drink.

Cavit Junior

The product contains lutein and protects the eyes from overload. The vitamin complex is recommended to be used in the autumn-spring period for the prevention of hypovitaminosis. Also, the drug is prescribed for high physical and mental stress, with a reduced concentration of attention. Chewable lozenges should be taken 1 pc once a day after meals.

Taking the right vitamins for children protects the child from frequent colds and infectious diseases in kindergarten. Many mothers complain that the baby starts to get sick all the time when he attends kindergarten. This is due not only to the fact that a large crowd of people contributes to the rapid spread of infection, but also to nervous tension and the need to communicate with a large number of people. Also, the absence of a mother nearby affects the psyche of the child. Vitamin complexes will support his body and make it easier to survive the adaptation.

Currently, pharmacies offer a sufficient number of vitamin preparations intended for use in childhood. Because of this, it is difficult to choose really effective vitamins for children from 3 years old. When choosing them, it is important to build on not only the manufacturer, but also the number of components. To begin with, it is worth figuring out which vitamin and mineral substances must be contained in the product.

Valuable Compounds Needed for Toddlers

For normal physical growth and mental development, a child needs certain vitamin and mineral compounds every day. Babies get most of them with food, however, sometimes there are critical situations when you have to contact a pediatrician who will advise a vitamin complex.

Vitamin Compounds

Vitamins that are vital for children from 3 years old are listed in the table.

		natural sources	Daily rate
	Helps to improve vision, prevents mucous membranes from drying out, normalizes the processes of growth and development.	Eggs, liver, carrots, butter, fish, sour milk, gooseberries, peaches, currants.
	Normalizes metabolic processes, the work of the digestive tract, the nervous system.	Pistachios, peanuts, pork, oatmeal, millet, corn, pasta
	Improves the functioning of the organs of vision, participates in metabolic processes, protects the skin and mucous membranes from damage.	Mackerel, chanterelles, broccoli, white cabbage, processed cheese, cottage cheese.
	Participates in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrate cells, normalizes energy metabolism.	Peas, peanuts, beans, wheat, chicken meat, barley groats.
	Participates in fat metabolism, affects the development of the nervous system, accelerates the synthesis of antibodies that enhance the work of the child's body's defenses.	Poultry meat, yeast, lean beef, yeast, various types of cabbage.
	Normalizes the work of the hematopoietic system.	Liver, sea buckthorn, salmon, tuna, sardines, pomegranates, chicken meat, Bell pepper, pine nuts, hazelnuts.
	Takes care of normal condition hair, converts fats and sugars into energy.	Legumes, soybeans, cauliflower
	Normalizes the process of growth and development, stimulates the influx of additional energy.	Beetroot, avocado, kale, spinach, white radish.
	Normalizes the process of blood coagulation, synthesis of nucleic acids, amino acids, improves the metabolism of carbohydrate and lipid compounds, stimulates appetite.	Liver, heart, rabbit meat, chicken eggs, duck meat.
	Useful for immunity, its strengthening, normalizes the processes of formation and functioning of the cardiovascular system.	Apples, bell pepper, citrus fruits, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, persimmons, berries, green peas.
	Strengthens the immune system, promotes the formation of strong bone tissue, tooth enamel.	The yolk part of the egg, parsley, butter, is produced by the body under the influence of sunlight.
	Stimulates the process of tissue repair, nourishes the brain, develops mental abilities, participates in the formation of hemoglobin cells.	Cereals, nuts, vegetable oil.
	Takes part in the process of blood coagulation, restores the intestinal microflora after taking antibiotics.	Pumpkin, tomatoes, green peas, fish oil, liver, egg yolk.

Naturally, it is better when babies get the necessary valuable substances from food. However, it is not uncommon for certain foods to be unavailable for consumption due to allergies. Then it is worth resorting to taking pharmaceutical preparations.

Minerals

The mineral compounds necessary for a preschooler are shown in the table.

Minerals		natural sources	Daily rate
	Strengthens hair, nails, promotes the formation of healthy bones, participates in the transmission of impulses coming from the nervous system, improves the process of blood clotting.	Broccoli, "milk" and "sour milk", hard cheese varieties.
	Synthesizes erythroid cells.	Meat, seafood, liver.
	Promotes accelerated wound healing, strengthens the immune system.	Crab, chicken, turkey meat, beef.

Other substances

It is important that the growing body is daily enriched with prebiotics, or rather oligofructose, which contributes to the normalization of the intestinal microflora. There are no natural food sources of the compound, and therefore, if there are problems with the functioning of the digestive tract, certain drugs are prescribed.

When does a child need a multivitamin?

For children, preparations containing nutrients are indicated in certain cases. These include:

• recovery after a long period of illness, surgery;
• seasonal beriberi;
• frequent colds of an infectious nature;
• increase in power, intellectual loads;
• increased fatigue, expressed in sleep disturbances, frequent whims;
• improperly selected diet.

Symptoms that indicate the presence of beriberi are:

• sleepiness during the day;
• lack of concentration;
• increased tearfulness;
• stomatitis;
• grooves on the tongue;
• skin peeling;
• lack of appetite;
• cramps that occur in the limbs;
• nosebleeds;
• bruising quickly.

In the presence of these conditions, the pediatrician is obliged to recommend certain products, whose use will help to fill the deficiency of vitamin substances, macro- and microelements.

The Best Vitamin Products for Preschoolers

Given the fact that "children's" vitamins must be carefully selected, it is worth paying attention to information such as:

• manufacturer. Better if it is widely known. In addition, sometimes it is enough to conduct a survey among relatives and friends to understand which remedy is more effective;
• the absence of individual contraindications for use;
• the naturalness of the remedy. Do not give preference to those complexes, which contain dyes, flavors.

Below is a list of vitamin complexes that are considered the best in the rating of drugs suitable for children from 3 years old.

The drug is available in tablet form. The tablets have a round shape, differ in color, which allows not to disturb their intake.

Active ingredients

The components of multivitamins are presented schematically.

How to use?

The complex is recommended for children from 3 years of age. It is taken three times daily: at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some experts allow the use of the drug twice a day - two tablets in the morning and one in the evening. The product is not recommended for children with impaired thyroid function and individual intolerance to its components. The term of use is 30 days.

Price

The price for 60 dragees in a package is an average of 287 rubles.

The drug from the Vitrum series is indicated for children from 2 to 5 years old. This is one of the best multivitamins for strengthening immune system preschoolers, as well as facilitating adaptation in preschool institutions.

In what form are they available?

"Gum" is made in the form of various animals. One package can contain from 30 tablets.

Components

The components are presented in a tabular scheme.

Rules of use

For thirty days, it is recommended to give babies one dragee during or after meals. It is worth making sure that the baby chews them thoroughly, washed down with a sufficient amount of liquid. In some situations, the course of admission is increased to 2-3 months without interruptions. The drug is contraindicated in children with allergies to its components, hyperthyroidism, Wilson-Konovalov's disease, hypervitaminosis A, D.

Price

The average cost of the drug varies from 306 to 489 rubles.

The product is available in four variations - "Supradin Kids fish and stars", "Supradin Kids bears", "Supradin Kids Junior", "Supradin Kids gel".

In what form is it available?

The drug is available to users in several forms - chewable dragees, lozenges, gel, tablets. This allows parents to choose the type of complex that the child will definitely like.

Compound

The components of all variations of the multivitamin are indicated in the tabular scheme.

	vitamins	Macro- and microelements	Other elements
"Supradin Kids fish and stars"	B4, B6, C, B12, B3, A, D3,
"Supradin Kids Bears"	B7, B6, B3, C, A, E, D3, B12
"Supradin kids gel"	A, C, E, D3, B1, B2, B3, B6, PP,
"Supradin Kids Junior"	A. E, B2, B12, RR, B9, D3, B1, B6, C, B3	Calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, chromium, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium

It should be borne in mind that "Supradin Kids Junior" is shown to children who have reached the age of 5.

How to use?

"Supradin Kids Bears" are taken one tablet per day for four weeks. "Supradin Kids fish and stars" are used daily, two tablets. "Supradin Gel" for children from 3 to 6 years old is shown 1/2 teaspoon 2-3 times, from 6 years old - one 2 times a day. They are prohibited for diabetics and allergy sufferers.

How much is sold in pharmacies?

The price varies from 300 to 450 rubles.

For children from 3 years old, such products are recommended in the indicated line as "", "Pikovit Prebiotic" (syrup form), as well as "Pikovit Unique", "Pikovit Complex" (tablet form). Products with iron are classified as dietary supplements.

In what form are they implemented?

The drug is available in two versions - syrup and bear-like dragee. A box may include from 130 ml of syrup form and from 30 chewing gums.

Components

The main components are indicated in the table diagram.

Despite the fact that at first glance the composition of dietary supplements "Pikovit Unik" and "Pikovit Complex" are identical, the content of valuable substances in them varies. For this reason, it is important to get the opinion of a specialist, which of the products of the series will be appropriate in a given individual situation.

How to use?

In order to avoid the state of overdose, the child must be given a certain amount of syrup and tablets daily. How to use the drugs correctly is indicated in the table below.

Complex	Dosage	The maximum number of days in one course of admission
Pikovit Complex	2 tablets daily with plenty of liquid.
"Pikovit Omega-3" and "Pikovit Prebiotic"	5 ml of syrup (one teaspoon) per day. It is advisable that the baby drink the dietary supplement immediately after eating in the morning. It is important to mix the solution thoroughly before use.
"Pikovit Unique"	2 tablets daily in the morning and evening. Tablets must be chewed thoroughly.

Before you start using the complexes, it is important to read the detailed instructional recommendations, as they are prohibited:

• diabetics;
• allergy sufferers.

Price

The described dietary supplements are classified as effective, although they are inexpensive. Their price range ranges from 198 to 420 rubles.

Danish product with calcium contributes to the normal growth and development of preschool children.

In what form are they offered?

The drug is available in tablet form. Pastilles are applied orally. One box includes from 15 to 60 dragees.

Components

The main compounds in multivitamins are indicated by a tabular scheme.

Admission rules

The complex is taken daily for 30-90 days, one tablet each. The exact period of admission and the need for reuse is determined by the pediatrician. It is important not to give the drug to babies with allergies to its components, hypervitaminosis D.

Price

The price of the complex is on average 150 rubles.

"VitaMishki Multi+" are considered one of the best German multivitamins.

What kind of access?

The product is presented in the form of chewable lozenges with orange, cherry, strawberry and lemon flavors. One box includes a plastic jar containing 30 or more tablets.

Compound

The main elements are shown in a tabular diagram.

In addition, one of the components is choline.

Admission rules

The drug should not be taken by children under the age of three. For those who are older, it is important to give one dragee in the morning and in the evening. The period of use is thirty days, after which it is necessary to take a break. The need to re-take the complex can only be judged by a doctor.

Price

The average price per package of the drug is 664 rubles.

Most modern parents are convinced that children need additional intake of vitamins in the form of pharmaceutical preparations. But you should buy such funds thoughtfully, taking into account the well-being of the baby and his age. Oversaturation with vitamins and minerals useful for children's health, as well as their lack, can negatively affect the well-being of children. To understand all the intricacies of choice, we present you with a rating of the best and most effective vitamins for children.

Without a doubt, the best sources beneficial to the body natural products are recognized as components - fruits, berries, vegetables and others. But you can fully get them only in the summer months. In the rest of the year, the child's body will lack useful components, which causes various disorders and often causes the development of various pathologies.

Parents have a choice: to treat illnesses with medicines or try to prevent the disease by buying a child multivitamin preparations that provide a general strengthening of the child's body, according to his age.

Vitamins fall into several categories. This helps to solve the issue of selecting a specific remedy depending on the state of health of the child and taking into account the needs of the child's body.

To prevent rickets

To solve the problem of strengthening the bones of the child's skeleton during rapid growth, in order to prevent the development of rickets, it is necessary to take special means. The type of drug and its specific dosage should be selected by a pediatrician, taking into account the severity of the disease. To solve this problem, preference should be given to complexes that contain vitamin D3.

To enhance immune defense

Such vitamin and mineral remedies are usually recommended by experts to use during the period of exacerbation of seasonal colds. They support the baby's immunity during the period of illness and help the body recover faster during recovery. In this case, you should pay attention to vitamin preparations that carry a significant concentration of ascorbic acid, selenium, vitamin E, zinc and iodine in the list of components. These substances strengthen the young body and increase resistance to infection and viruses.

To maintain vision

Modern children spend a significant part of the day at computers, laptops, smartphones and other modern gadgets. All of them give a significant load on the eyes, which often causes a decrease in vision.

It is possible to support the child's eyes and allow vision to recover with the help of vitamin and mineral products, which include rutin, ascorbic and folic acids, omega fatty acids and other beneficial substances.

General strengthening vitamins

Means of strengthening effects are necessary for the child for active growth and normal development of the body. These auxiliary complexes, by their action, are designed to ensure the full supply of mineral compounds and vitamins to the growing organism throughout the year. Such complexes are always recommended for children in good health and those who are recovering from serious illnesses.

For the strength of the bones of the skeleton and teeth

Special preparations containing vitamins and useful components can eliminate the lack of nutrients in a young body. Since the development of bones at such a young age is uneven, the use of such drugs contributes to enhanced nutrition with the necessary nutrients. Such drugs carry an increased concentration of vitamin D, phosphorus and calcium.

To improve the microflora

Children with digestive problems especially need drugs that heal the intestinal microflora and supply the child's body with prebiotics. These substances pass unchanged through the stomach to the large intestine, where they are fermented by microflora, and begin to multiply and grow. Under the influence of prebiotics, the child's appetite improves, and digestion returns to normal.

Benefits for nerves and memory

Such vitamins are especially necessary for schoolchildren. They help to concentrate in time and resist the stressful situation that the child’s fragile nervous system at school is exposed to quite often. The use of special vitamins helps to avoid headaches, decrease in mental abilities, depression and aggression.

The composition of such funds includes B vitamins in the required daily dosage, useful for the development and strengthening of nerves. They also contain ascorbic and folic acid, tocopherol, rutin, zinc, calcium, iodine and other components in the right amount to eliminate their deficiency.

List of the best vitamins for children aged 2-3 years

The formation of the baby's immunity begins even in the mother's womb, when antibodies, vitamins and nutritional components enter the fetus through the placenta. Thanks to them, the baby is reliably protected from various infections during the first months of life.

Over time, the supply of substances that form the child's immunity dries up and its susceptibility to external influence increases. Especially noticeable is the lack of immunoglobulins by the age of 2-3 years. It is during this period that most children begin to go to kindergarten and often get sick. To protect the baby from diseases, it is recommended to feed the body with vitamin complexes in a timely manner. But before you buy a drug in a pharmacy, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Kinder Biovital Gel

This multivitamin preparation is commercially available in the form of a gel and chewable lozenges. For babies of an early age group, a gel consistency is preferable, it has a fruity smell and a pleasant sweet and sour taste, which children really like.

In addition to the mineral components and vitamins necessary for the daily maintenance of the immune system and the health of the baby, Kinder Biovital contains lecithin, which is necessary for brain work. Taking this multivitamin complex can increase the child's appetite and strengthen his immune defenses. It is necessary to use the drug in the morning and in the evening, half a teaspoon.

In some children, taking Kinder Bivital causes an allergic reaction. The release form in the form of a tube also causes complaints from parents. After extrusion, the gel still continues to pour out of the tube and stains the packaging. In addition, some buyers complain that the tube bursts on the side.

Vitamins Kinder Biovital Gel

Advantages:

• has a beneficial effect on the child's appetite and his immunity;
• inexpensive tool;
• pleasant taste for children;
• lecithin in the composition.

Flaws:

• the appearance of an allergy is possible;
• uncomfortable tubes;
• uneconomical expense;
• there are contraindications.

The average cost of a vitamin complex is 300 rubles.

Multi-Tabs Toddler

This drug is also on the list of leaders among children's multivitamin complexes. It is intended for children from 1 year to 4 years. The small tablets of Multi Tabs are easy to chew and have a pleasant strawberry flavor. It is enough for a child to take just 1 tablet per day to provide vitamins A, some vitamins from group B, tocopherol, vitamin D, selenium, magnesium, iodine and other trace elements. Thanks to the complex, optimal conditions are created for the mental and harmonious physical development of the baby. The drug perfectly copes with all the declared actions and shows a good result from the application.

The dissatisfaction of parents is caused by the rigidity of the tablets. But in this case, they can simply be crushed and dissolved in drinking water. In some cases, there is an allergy to the drug.

Vitamins Multi-Tabs Kid

Advantages:

• pleasant taste;
• you need to take 1 time per day;
• high efficiency;
• no dyes and other harmful additives.

Flaws:

• you need to crush the tablets;
• possible allergy;
• expensive drug.

The average price of a vitamin complex is 430 rubles.

Alphabet Our baby

This drug is unique among other multivitamin complexes because of its composition. It takes into account all the recommendations of experts on the individual and joint use of mineral compounds and vitamins. Due to this, the effectiveness of the use of a complex containing 5 mineral compounds and 11 essential vitamins increases one and a half times. This complex is allowed to be given to babies from 1.5 to 3 years.

Some consumers do not like the fact that there are preservatives and dyes among the ingredients, parents are also not satisfied with the form of production in the form of sachets. The contents of each sachet should be dissolved in a small amount of water and given to the child once a day. The vitamin preparation does not provoke the development of allergies, normalizes sleep, enhances immune defense, helps the baby develop and grow.

Vitamins Alphabet Our baby

Advantages:

• unique composition;
• does not cause allergies;
• effective;
• issued in a sachet.

Flaws:

• the presence of dyes preservatives in the composition.

The average cost of a vitamin complex is 375 rubles.

List of quality multivitamins for 4-5 years

By this age, the child begins to form a specific immune defense after vaccination or the transfer of diseases. Experts advise not to lean on vitamins at this time, as colds strengthen children's immunity and help develop their own defensive forces. If a four-year-old is ill without complications, there can be no reason to worry. Multivitamins should only be given as a supportive remedy.

Supradin Kids

The drug is produced in Germany. The box contains chewable pastilles in the shape of bears, which is very attractive to the child. Multivitamins eliminate the lack of vitamins and essential nutrients in the child's body. The drug has contraindications, which include diabetes mellitus, excess weight or an individual negative reaction of the body.

Multivitamins in the form of gummies are very attractive to children. They have a pleasant, delicate aftertaste and they really cause an improvement in the child's condition. They should be consumed 1 piece per day.

Multivitamins Supradin Kids

Advantages:

• attractive for the child;
• improve immunity;
• single dose per day;
• contains many useful components.

Flaws:

• there are artificial additives in the list of components;
• high price;
• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 460 rubles.

Univit Kids

This drug is allowed to be given to babies from the age of three. They have a general strengthening effect, thanks to the numerous vitamins in the list of ingredients. Chewable lozenges are made in the shape of dinosaurs and have a pleasant berry-fruity taste. A significant plus is a single use per day and a protective lid on the jar. After completing the full course, the baby's immunity improves significantly.

There are contraindications in the form of excess weight, diabetes and individual intolerance. The composition does not contain minerals, which is another minus.

Chewable lozenges Univit Kids

Advantages:

• well strengthens the immune system;
• attractive appearance;
• should be taken once a day.

Flaws:

• there are contraindications;
• allergies may develop;
• no mineral compounds in the composition.

The average cost of the complex is 420 rubles.

Vitamins Immuno+

The American complex actively affects the immune defense of the child, significantly reduces the likelihood of a cold. AT multivitamin preparation No synthetic ingredients or fragrances. The list of ingredients includes sea buckthorn extract, which explains the active effect on the immune system.

The taste of vitamins is dominated by fruity notes, the release form is chewing marmalade. It is recommended to take 1 lozenge per day with food. Contraindication is only an individual reaction of the body.

Vitamins immuno+ 30 chewable lozenges

Advantages:

• has a good effect on the immune system;
• attractive appearance of chewing marmalade;
• no artificial ingredients;
• sea ​​buckthorn in among the components.

Flaws:

• low concentration of vitamins and minerals;
• expensive tool;
• the jar may contain sticky figures.

The average cost of vitamins is 425 rubles.

Multivitamin rating for ages 6-7

During this age period, the child begins to independently produce immunoglobulins. Thanks to this, the number of diseases and the severity of their course are significantly reduced. But at the same age, the load on the child's nervous system increases significantly. After all, he becomes a schoolboy. This process is often accompanied by stress and a restructuring of the entire lifestyle. In this situation, multivitamins help to survive a difficult time and improve the body's resistance.

Doppelherz Kinder

The multivitamin preparation is produced in the form of chewing marmalade in the form of bear figures, has a pleasant smell and raspberry taste. Multivitamins allow you to compensate for the lack of nutrients in a young body. According to buyers, some artificial additives are included in their composition. Vitamins are allowed to be used by children from the age of 4, but more often they are purchased to maintain the organisms of younger students. Take lozenges should be 1 piece per day.

Chewable lozenges Doppelherz Kinder

Advantages:

• low cost;
• optimal composition;
• effectively eliminate the lack of vitamins;
• single dose per day.

Flaws:

• may be individual intolerance.

The average price of a pack is 350 rubles.

Pikovit plus

The drug is produced in the form of tablets for chewing. The ingredients include 16 essential vitamins and minerals. The drug is recommended to be given to children from the age of five. Multivitamins can protect the child from colds, in addition to filling the lack of vitamins. In addition, the drug helps to adapt more easily to school workloads.

The downside is that you need to take 4-5 tablets per day. This causes difficulty if the child is in kindergarten or school all day. In addition, one package is enough for only a week.

Vitamins Pikovit plus

Advantages:

• good composition;
• saturates the body essential vitamins and mineral salts;
• improves adaptation to increased loads.

Flaws:

• reception scheme;
• wasteful consumption;
• there are contraindications.

The average price of the drug is 350 rubles.

The tool is intended to strengthen the immune system in children 6-7 years old. Most often it is purchased for younger students. The list of components includes minerals needed for the correct formation of bones and teeth. The drug has a good effect on memory, helps to develop speech and the ability to think. During the period of colds, the child, subject to regular use, is less sick.

The tool in the form of chewing marmalade is convenient to take 1 time per day.

Vitamins Vitrum Kids

Advantages:

• enhances immunity;
• develops the strength of bones and the nervous system;
• convenient to take once a day.

Flaws:

• significant cost;
• allergy risk;
• presence of contraindications.

The price of the drug in pharmacies is 540 rubles.

In the assortment of modern pharmacies, there are enough high-quality multivitamin products to enhance the immunity of a child of any age. Therefore, choosing the right remedy is not difficult, given all the recommendations of pediatricians.

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Not all vitamins that enter the child's body with food are absorbed. For a 3-year-old baby, for this reason, it is especially important to take vitamin complexes. It is at this age that children go to preschool institutions, where they get into a large group and are at risk of catching an infection, become more independent and can refuse wholesome food, so it is most important to strengthen the immune system and saturate the body with useful substances at this age.

Thanks to the receipt of all the necessary substances in a child at the age of 3, the brain develops fully, the cardiovascular system and bone tissue. Taking additional vitamins helps to avoid vitamin deficiency.

What vitamins are necessary for the full growth and development of 3-year-old children?

In order for a 3-year-old baby to fully develop, he needs vitamins of the following groups:

• E - naturally stimulates the immune system, protects against infections, participates in the processes of tissue regeneration;
• A - helps prevent or alleviate the course of most skin diseases, has a beneficial effect on the cells of the skin and mucous membranes, is important for vision;
• C - improves the functioning of the immune system, participates in carbohydrate metabolism and other vital processes;
• B - helps to improve neural connections, memory and concentration, improves metabolism and normalizes stools.

Essential minerals and other trace elements:

• potassium (contributes to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous, musculoskeletal and excretory systems);
• calcium (forms the skeleton, affects the processes of blood coagulation and water metabolism);
• magnesium (necessary for normal muscle function and the formation of healthy bone tissue);
• iron (responsible for maintaining the required level of hemoglobin in the blood);
• phosphorus (ensures normal growth of dental and bone tissues);
• iodine (responsible for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland and the production of hormones), etc.

Foods containing vitamins necessary for three-year-old babies

Forms of release of vitamins for children, their advantages and disadvantages

Vitamins for children from 3 years old are available in the form of:

The most favorite for children are jelly figurines. Thanks to their attractive shape, bright color and fruity taste, kids prefer them. In addition, when using marmalade figures, the possibility of an overdose is excluded. However, vitamins in this form are not always useful. To give the preparations a pleasant taste and color, synthetic flavors and dyes are used, from which there is no benefit, and an allergic reaction may occur.

Many kids love vitamins in the form of syrup. They are sold with a measuring spoon, so an overdose is also excluded. However, funds in this form can cause an allergic reaction.

Rating of the best vitamin complexes for children from 3 years old

The abundance of vitamin preparations in pharmacies makes it difficult to choose really beneficial vitamins which will not harm the child's body. Rating of children's vitamins of modern manufacturers:

The best special vitamin complexes

Good vitamins for children are chosen not only by age. An important criterion for choosing which supplements to use is the appointment of vitamin preparations. Useful substances for growth, improving appetite and improving immunity can vary significantly. For allergic children, choosing a vitamin complex can be the most difficult.

To improve immunity

To strengthen the immune system of the child, drugs are prescribed containing all the substances necessary for the body. The composition of such preparations must be balanced with the content of certain doses of all components.

The most common vitamins to boost immunity are:

• Jungle Baby - contain ascorbic acid, vitamin D3 and retinol, compensate for the deficiency of A, D, help with influenza, are allowed for diabetics;
• Multitabs Vitrum - contribute to the overall strengthening of immunity, they can be used up to 14 years;
• Vitrum Kids - contain groups of vitamins A and D;
• Pikovit - is available in the form of lozenges, tablets and syrup, has 2 additional components (Omega-3 and prebiotic);
• Supradin - gel, tablets, dissolving lozenges, jelly bears with the addition of Omega-3;
• Alphabet Kindergarten - prevents the occurrence of colds and flu;
• Complivit - tablets for chewing with the taste of cherries, bananas;
• Vetoron - available in the form of drops or chewable tablets.

To improve appetite

The best way to increase appetite is preparations containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (we recommend reading:). It is thanks to the required amount of this element in the body of a child that a desire to eat appears.

The most common vitamin complexes are:

For growth

During the period of active growth, it is best for a child to take vitamin preparations containing calcium, phosphorus, potassium and selenium. Vitamins A (retinol and beta-carotene), D (ergocalciferol and cholecalciferol), E (tocopherol), C (ascorbic acid), B (B1, B2 and B6) also contribute to growth. The main ones are A and D, all the rest are auxiliary.

Babies should not be given vitamin K, which can cause excessive blood thinning and life-threatening bleeding. This effect of vitamin K is associated with the immaturity of the regulatory systems in children.

Effective and safe vitamin-mineral complexes that promote the growth of children from 3 years old:

• Calcium D3 Classic;
• Complivit Calcium D3;
• Multi-Tabs Kid Calcium+ (we recommend reading:);
• Growth-Norma;
• Unicap Y.

Children prone to allergies

Children from 3 years old with allergies also need vitamins. However, special complexes of vitamins and minerals, taking into account the predisposition to allergic reactions in such babies, they are prescribed only for clinical manifestations pathological process. In other cases, a balanced diet is enough.

A vitamin preparation for an allergic person should be selected with a doctor. It is important to clarify the dosage of the drug with a specialist, because. some vitamins can accumulate and adversely affect the body of children.

Hypoallergenic vitamin complexes include:

Recommendations for the correct intake of vitamins by three-year-old children

As Dr. Komarovsky notes, in addition to the huge benefits, vitamin complexes can harm the child's body if they are not used correctly. Komarovsky recommends following the rules:

1. Carefully study the instructions before using the drug about dosages, overdose and storage conditions.
2. Regular use of vitamins at the same time. The most favorable for reception is the first half of the day.
3. Do not exceed the indicated dosage.
4. Monitor the child in the first days of taking the drug, timely identify possible allergic reactions.
5. Do not give vitamins to a child with vomiting or diarrhea - in such cases, they will not be of any use.
6. Keep the vitamin complex out of the reach of the baby. Their attractive appearance and pleasant taste can provoke the baby to eat more than the norm, which is fraught with an overdose and other unpleasant consequences.