The best vitamin complex for children. Multivitamins for children. What is best for different ages. Review of the best preparations. Is it worth taking

A small child under 10 years of age needs almost 4 times more B vitamins than an ordinary adult. Vitamins of this group are contained in many foods, as well as in special vitamin complexes that can be purchased at a pharmacy. Overdoing it with volumes will not work, because the excess will simply be excreted from the body, but if there is a shortage, then problems can begin. Children and adults begin to get tired more, anemia appears, mood worsens, and appetite goes to zero. What are the benefits of B vitamins and how to make up for their deficiency?

B vitamins are found in various foods, and their excess is excreted from the body very quickly.

Benefits of B vitamins

All vitamins of this group are similar in the following aspects: they provide metabolism, form the skeleton and muscles, are participants in the synthesis of blood, in particular antibodies that can prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases and cancers. Useful elements have a great effect on the health of the heart, blood vessels and nervous system.

Water-soluble vitamins of this group each have their own properties and their effects on the body. Micronutrients will work with maximum efficiency if they enter the body at the same time. A poor diet with a deficiency of nutrients in most cases is deprived of almost all vitamins of this group. Over time, the list of group B organic compounds has been revised and modified several times, today it is a group of 9 main elements:

Name	Main functions	Deficiency symptoms
B1 or thiamine	A participant in metabolism, contributes to the work of the heart and blood vessels, and also ensures the full functioning of the nervous system.	Fatigue, loss of appetite, digestive disorders, heart failure, muscle weakness, anxiety.
B2 or riboflavin	A participant in protein and lipid metabolism, contributes to the full development of the baby, ensures the good condition of the mucous membranes and skin.	Skin diseases, nervous diseases, diseases of the mouth and mucous membranes, metabolic disorders, anemia.
B3 or nicotinic acid	It has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the circulatory and nervous systems, as well as on the activity of the adrenal glands.	Decreased appetite, stool disorders, muscle weakness, poor sleep, irritability, dry skin.
B4 or choline	Helps the work of memory and attention, promotes the activity of the nervous system, participates in the metabolism of fats.	Increase in body weight, blood cholesterol levels. Violations of memory, attention.
B5 or pantothenic acid	Forms and maintains the level of hormones, ensures the smooth functioning of the nervous system, is responsible for the immune system.	Pain in muscle tissue, pain in the head, drowsiness, poor vision, dry skin.
B6 or pyridoxine	Actively participates in hematopoiesis, in protein metabolism.	Dermatitis, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, anemia, conjunctivitis.
B7 or biotin	Normalizes the volume of sugar, helps the full development and functioning of the nervous system.	Seborrheic dermatitis in newborns, nervousness, fatigue, low hemoglobin levels, skin inflammation.
B9 or folic acid	Member of protein metabolism, assistant in the field of hematopoiesis.	Liver disease, sleep disturbances, anemia, red tongue, bleeding gums, problems with the digestive system.
B12 or cobalamin	The main participant in hematopoiesis, an active "actor" in the metabolic process, helps to improve mental activity.	Rapid fatigue, passivity in sensory and motor terms, inflammation in the oral cavity, stomach pain, weight loss, constipation.

Increased fatigue may be the cause of vitamin B1 deficiency

Daily rate

Consider the existing table:

Age	Daily requirement, mg
	B1	B2	B3	B4	B5	B6	B7	B9	B12
0-6 months	0,4	0,5	15	100 to 350, determined by the doctor	2	0,1	44105	40	0,4
6-12 months	0,5	0,6	15		3	0,3	44105	60	0,5
1-3 years	0,8	0,9	15		42463	0,5	44105	100	0,9
4-6 years old	0,9	1	15		42463	0,6	20-40	200	1,2
7-10 years old	1,2	1,4	15		42494	1	20-40	200	1,2
Boys, 11-14 years old	1,4	1,7	15		42555	1	20-40	200	1,8
Boys, 15-18 years old	1,5	1,8	15		42555	1,3	50	200	2,4
Girls, 11-14 years old	1,3	1,5	15		42555	1	20-40	200	1,8
Girls, 15-18 years old	1,3	1,5	15		42555	1,2	50	200	2,4

Products

Most of the compounds in this group are found in:

• yeast;
• dairy products - cheese, milk, cottage cheese;
• germinated grains;
• liver;
• legumes;
• green vegetables;
• fish;
• eggs;
• nuts.

As you can see, the most ordinary products can boast and please the content of useful trace elements. Their beauty also lies in the fact that even heat treatment is not able to destroy them. A nursing woman should carefully ensure that her diet is varied and balanced. As for a grown up child who has already begun to try complementary foods and is approaching a complete transition to adult food, he will need to replenish his daily diet with some of the foods listed above.

Dairy products and eggs are high in B vitamins.

Good nutrition is not always possible or not always possible, so it is possible to make up for the deficiencies of some vitamins using vitamin complexes. When a child has some of the above symptoms, reflecting a lack of useful micronutrients, then you should definitely start to make up for their deficiency, but before that, be sure to consult a doctor.

Multivitamin complexes

B vitamins, acting together, have the maximum effect on the body, so doctors usually recommend taking them in the form of complete vitamin complexes. All vitamin preparations are balanced in composition and have a minimal risk of allergic reactions. Nevertheless, it will not be superfluous to monitor the condition and well-being of the child in the first days of admission.

Redness or rash that appeared in the first three days requires the abolition of the selected remedy and the selection, together with the doctor, of an even safer option. Vitamins should be stopped if the child has vomiting or diarrhea. Postponing the use for a while, you can continue the treatment course after eliminating all ailments.

In some cases, according to medical indications, intramuscular injections can be prescribed, but even this procedure can be replaced by taking tablets or capsules with microelements of group B. Dr. Komarovsky says the following about this: “Vitamins will be perfectly absorbed with their usual use. The injection option is practiced only if the child does not have the opportunity to swallow the pills on his own.

Vitamins from the Multi-Tabs series

Multi-Tabs Intensive is suitable for adults and children over 12 years old

• - in this complex there are vitamins not only of group B (B12, B6, B1, B2 and others), but also A, C, D, E. In addition, the microelements included in the composition will provide invaluable benefits to the body: calcium, iodine, selenium, iron , copper, magnesium, chromium, zinc. The minimum age for admission is 12 years. Take the drug should be 1 tablet in the morning after meals.
• A drug "Multi-Tabs V-Complex" includes the following substances: riboflavin, pyridoxine (B6), thiamine (B1), pantothenic acid, folic acid and cyanocobalamin (B12). May be used by children over 12 years of age. Take the drug should be 1 tablet 1 to 3 times a day. Reception is preferably carried out during meals or immediately after it. The minimum duration of therapy is 2 months.
• For younger children, there is a children's version of the vitamin complex. It's called "Multi-Tabs Kid". He has the same dosage, only it is recommended to crush the tablet before taking it.

Vitamin preparations "Pikovit"

This series is adapted for young children. All age characteristics of the child are taken into account here.

The syrup can be used for children from 1 year old.

• Means "Pikovit syrup" with a large amount of vitamins (A, D, C, PP, B2, B6, B1, B12, BB) is allowed for use by children from 1 year old.
• In the preparation "Pikovit omega-3" (more in the article:) all the vitamins contained in the syrup are present (A, D, C, PP, B2, B6, B1, B12, BB), plus omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E (see also:). It can be taken by children over 3 years old.
• "Pikovit complex" is allowed for use by children from the age of three. The composition of this drug is rich in vitamins (B2, B6, B1, B12, BB, A, D, C, PP) and minerals. Available in pharmacies in the form of chewable lozenges.
• Means "Pikovit Plus" has an expanded composition in terms of volume. Elements such as calcium, iodine, zinc and iron are present in higher concentrations. Chewable tablets of this type are recommended for children over 5 years of age.
• In Pikovit Forte multivitamins, all vitamins (A, D, C, PP, B2, B6, B1, B12, BB) and minerals have a double dose. This type of series is intended for schoolchildren (from the age of 7), because it is during this period that children experience a sharp increase in not only mental, but psychological stress. The child gets into a stressful environment, and our task is to help and protect him as much as possible. The complex can be used as a prophylactic to exclude autumn and spring beriberi.

Pikovit vitamins contain a double dose of vitamins and minerals

Application features

As we wrote above, it is better to take B vitamins all together. The only exception is thiamine (B1), which does not combine well with riboflavin and cobalamin (B12). The dosage of all micronutrients must be carefully calculated.

All vitamin elements work well with zinc, iron and calcium, helping to make these minerals easier to absorb. Scientific evidence is available regarding a positive response to these drugs in an organism weakened by stress of an emotional nature, as well as in people with distracted attention and difficulties in cognitive processes.

Contraindications and overdose

It is impossible to oversaturate with vitamins, such cases are very rare, because the excess is absolutely easily excreted from the body. Of course, the dose must be strictly observed. Too much of the drug, taken at one time, can lead to intoxication of the body. Following this, there will be disturbances in digestion and in other systems of the human body.

Treatment of diseases

Children's diseases are often treated together with the use of vitamin complexes, which no longer just provide prevention, but also participate in the treatment. The indications are as follows:

• hypovitaminosis of varying degrees;
• severe infectious diseases;
• neurological diseases;
• postoperative period, rehabilitation.

The intake of B vitamins is prescribed, including for hypovitaminosis

An infant can be assigned a certain vitamin complex with elements B1, B12, B6 and others, but only after a thorough diagnosis. It is important to know that some drugs, for example "Neuromultivit", are categorically contraindicated for children with existing diseases: bronchial asthma, diseases of the intestines and stomach, allergic manifestations, individual intolerance to one or more components. Babies under the age of 1 year should take these drugs only under the strict supervision of a doctor, if such treatment is required, then the dose is usually calculated as follows: ¼ tablet 2 times a day. The dosage will be individual, calculated based on the needs of the child's body in certain substances.

The most convenient forms of release that suit both children and adults are syrup and drops. They should be taken according to the instructions, but usually this is a single dose in the morning after a meal. Some funds, for example, Unicap, are allowed to be taken by children a few months old. In addition to the vitamins we are considering today (B1, B6, B12 and others), they may include vitamin elements A, C, D, E. These include multivitamins with the names Adivit and Polivit Baby. An experienced doctor who knows the child and his characteristics will easily select the right option, as well as adjust the required dose.

For the proper development of the baby, he needs vitamins to maintain health. The ideal situation is when all the need for them is satisfied by natural sources - food, including fruits and vegetables. But in some cases, for example, during the off-season, in large cities with unfavorable environmental conditions, during the active growth of a child, natural vitamins may be lacking. Symptoms of their deficiency can be avoided by supplementing the baby's diet with complex supplements. But how not to make a mistake with the choice among such a variety? We will try to figure out which vitamins are best for children, what to look for when buying, and also how to use them correctly.

Varieties of vitamins

Vitamins, depending on the sources of intake, can be divided into:

• natural;
• synthesized .

Most of them cannot be reproduced by the body and must come from outside. A continuous supply is of particular importance for a child in the growth stage. The main and best source is food. Natural vitamins for children are of particular value, since they are fully absorbed. Therefore, the baby's diet should be balanced and provide the need for nutrients. If, for some reason, natural vitamins are not enough, artificial supplements will help maintain the health of the child.

According to their composition, they can be divided into:

• one-component - having one component;
• complex- consisting of several elements.

In the VitaMishka line of preparations, complexes are produced:

• Multi+ for the general strengthening of the baby's body.
• Immuno+ to strengthen the immune system.
• Focus+ to maintain vision.
• Vio+ for the normal functioning of the digestive system.
• Calcium+ for healthy teeth and bones.

All preparations of this brand are produced on the basis of natural juice concentrate.

Most effectively cope with this task:

• Elkar(based on levocarnitine) - from birth and older.
• Quint Junior- from one year to 14 years.

Children who are actively involved in sports need periodic intake of complex vitamins to maintain strength. Most famous Junior Neo+(from 4 years old) and. The second drug requires careful use in childhood, therefore it is used under the supervision of a pediatrician.

Unfortunately, in recent years the number of children with allergies has increased. Therefore, hypoallergenic drugs are especially relevant. In addition to the above additives from well-known manufacturers, it is worth mentioning Vibovit Baby. This complex is designed specifically for the smallest children (from 2 months to 3 years). It does not contain artificial additives such as dyes and preservatives, due to which the likelihood of provoking an allergic reaction is minimal.

As such, there is no single best vitamin complex. When choosing, you need to be guided by the recommendations of the doctor, the composition and reviews of the manufacturer. It is important to choose a complex according to age; you should not give it to 7-year-old children. It is not worth it to assign them to the baby on their own. They can cause allergic reactions and have side effects. An overdose of vitamins in the body is no less dangerous to health than a deficiency. Therefore, the doctor should select the drug, taking into account the developmental characteristics of the child.

From a very early age, our body needs vitamins and minerals necessary for the full growth, development and functioning of the body.

The diet is not always able to make up for the lack of essential nutrients, so special vitamin-mineral complexes come to the rescue. , for example, Alphabet Kindergarten.

Alphabet kindergarten was developed taking into account the conducted scientific and clinical studies for separate and joint intake of nutrients.

Its members included nine minerals and thirteen vitamins necessary for the full development and maintenance of the health of the child.

All children are exposed to various physical and mental stresses every day.

Adaptation to school, to new conditions, communication with teachers and peers, high physical activity - all this creates conditions for the emergence of stress, fatigue, irritability, apathy.

Just made for schoolchildren multivitamin preparation Alphabet Shkolnik, which contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary for a growing organism.

It is difficult to overestimate the benefits of vitamins, because they strengthen the immune system, improve memory, normalize metabolism, serve for the proper functioning of internal organs, and participate in the improvement of the body.

In conditions of unbalanced nutrition, as well as in the off-season, the issue of beriberi is especially relevant.

If for an adult, overcoming such periods passes almost without consequences, then a growing organism will acutely feel a lack of vitamins and trace elements.

Food is the main source of all nutrients. But they are not always able to help.

So, to compensate for the lack of macro- and microelements in childhood, a special multivitamin complex Univit has been developed.

Every day, the human body loses a large amount of nutrients that are responsible for many biochemical processes, such as metabolism or protein synthesis. This is especially true for children during the period of active growth and development, when most of the tissues and functions of the body begin to form.

And in order for all these reactions to proceed normally, he needs to receive vitamins and minerals in sufficient quantities. Food can be attributed to the main source of macro- and microelements. They contain all the essential vitamins.

But in order to extract the necessary amount of nutrients from them, the diet must be complete and properly balanced, which is not always possible and not for everyone.

In this case, there may be a risk of developing hypovitaminosis, which negatively affects health.

In order to supplement the diet and make it complete, multivitamin complexes are presented on the market, such as Kinder Biovital gel.

This drug is able to normalize and improve such functions of the body:

• Protective reaction to external adverse stimuli;
• performance;
• Metabolism;
• Resilience to fatigue.

The human body in childhood is actively formed and develops. It is during this period that he is most vulnerable, and is influenced by many harmful environmental factors.

Vitamins are an essential element for the normal functioning of the body. Most of them a person receives with food, if his diet is properly balanced. But even with the right diet, it is impossible to fully provide the body with all the vitamins and minerals. This also applies to children - they often have a poor appetite, or they refuse to eat certain foods, and vegetables and fruits themselves may not be so useful (poor growing conditions, heat treatment).

It is especially important to take this fact into account in relation to children aged 2 to 8 years, because it is during this period of time that the formation of the body occurs - the formation of immunity, the growth of teeth, the formation of bones, etc.

A lack of vitamins can slow down or impair a child's development and increase susceptibility to disease, both physical and psychological. Properly selected vitamin complexes will help save children and parents from many problems.

There are three main types of vitamin complexes:

• Monocomponent. Formed on the basis of one type of vitamins. Most often these are K, A, E, D, and C.
• Multicomponent(so-called multivitamins). They contain from 2 to 8 vitamins.
• Vitamin and mineral complexes. As part of such preparations, you can find not only a set of vitamins, but also minerals necessary for the body.

When choosing vitamins, especially for young children, you should always consult with your doctor.

According to the form of release, vitamins are of the following types:

• Tablets (plain or chewable).
• syrups.
• Lollipops or figurines from marmalade.
• Effervescent tablets (sometimes a powder that must be dissolved in water).
• Drops.

Important: vitamins contain several kinds of different substances, including additional components, so they can cause allergies if the child is susceptible to one or more of the components.

There are contraindications, be sure to consult your doctor!

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The best vitamins for children 2-3 years old

During the first year of life, the child does not need additional vitamins, except perhaps vitamin D. Before birth and during breastfeeding, the baby receives all the necessary substances from the mother, as a result of which the child's body is provided with everything necessary in the first months of life.

But by one and a half to two years, the supply of vitamins and microelements is depleted. Then pharmaceuticals come to the rescue. Below are the 4 most popular and high-quality products, but before you go to the pharmacy, you should definitely consult with your pediatrician.

4 Vitrum Baby from 2 years old

Our rating is opened by Vitrum Baby chewable tablets in the form of animal figures, which children like for their interesting appearance and fruity-vanilla smell and taste. The color of the tablets ranges from light gray to orange-gray, has small light and dark blotches.

Selenium, manganese, zinc, iodine, malybdenum - these and other trace elements complement the vitamin complex, which is based on vitamins D3, B6, B, B2, A, C and riboflavin.

"Vitrum Baby" is ideal for preventive measures, as well as to combat beriberi, general fatigue, reduced appetite. It is recommended for taking in case of increased physical activity in a child. Parents note that after taking the general well-being of children and appetite improves, the child becomes active, does not get tired of outdoor games.

Pros:

• Efficiency.
• Like children.
• A large set of vitamins and minerals.
• Convenient and interesting for the child form of release.
• Noticeable result.

Minuses:

• Impressive price + duration of reception.

A controversial point: some users complain about the "terrible taste", while others, on the contrary, praise it for its taste.

Vitamins Vitrum Baby from 2 years

3 Pikovit syrup from 1 year

A multivitamin syrup that is a thick, viscous liquid that ranges in color from pale yellow to orange. It has a pleasant smell and a sour-sweet taste. Some parents, however, complain that the syrup is too sweet, while others, on the contrary, praise it for its pleasant taste. The emulsion tends to settle, dividing into 2 layers. Therefore, the bottle must be shaken before use.

The composition includes: vitamin D3, riboflavin, vitamin B6, B, Bi2, A, C, PP, D-Panthenol. As auxiliary substances, the syrup contains agar, sucrose, flavor and dyes.

The syrup helps to strengthen bones and teeth, increase immunity, helps the process of hematopoiesis and the normal functioning of the nervous system, and also has a number of other necessary effects, up to the removal of toxins from the body. Especially parents note an improvement in the child's appetite after a few days of use.

Pros:

• Affordable price.
• Convenient to take.
• Like children.
• Efficiency.
• The presence of a measuring spoon.
• Appetite improvement.

Minuses:

• The presence of dyes and flavors.

Pikovit syrup from 1 year

2 Alphabet Our Baby

In second place is the domestic preparation of the Alfavit trademark, which has been popular with parents for many years for its high quality and affordable price.

A big plus of AlfaVit Our Baby vitamins is the development of a composition that meets the recommendations of specialists for joint and separate intake. This approach has two main advantages: it reduces the risk of an allergic reaction and increases the effectiveness of taking the drug by about 50%. In addition to this, the complex does not contain dyes, flavors and preservatives, which makes it as natural and healthy as possible for the child.

Contains 11 vitamins and 5 minerals. After taking children, sleep and appetite improve, resistance to viral diseases increases, activity increases, the child becomes more balanced, less naughty.

Release form: sachets. Before taking the contents must be dissolved in water. Designed for children aged 1.5 to 3 years.

Pros:

• Specially developed compound.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Convenient release form.
• It dissolves well in water.

Minuses:

• The need to take 3 times a day + you have to dissolve the contents of the bags.

Alphabet Our Baby

1 Multi-tabs Toddler

In the first place among the best vitamins for children from 1 to 3 years old is the vitamin-mineral complex from Denmark Multi-tabs "Kid".

Available in the form of chewable tablets, it has a pleasant raspberry-strawberry flavor. It is precisely due to the taste that the tablets are especially fond of children, and the recommendation to take once a day relieves parents of the need to constantly keep the intake under control.

The complex is designed in such a way as to cope with most tasks as efficiently as possible - it contributes to the intellectual and physical development of the child, increases the body's ability to resist diseases, helps the child's body to function fully, improves appetite and sleep.

The composition of the drug includes vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, D and E. As well as the most essential trace elements, including zinc, iodine, magnesium and iron.

The composition of Multi-tabs "Baby" is as natural as possible, does not contain dyes and gluten, but the "fly in the ointment", according to many parents, is the presence of the sweetener aspartame. In fact, this is not so critical, because, according to studies, its use does not have negative consequences for the body.

A wide range of elements in the composition is an undoubted advantage of the complex, but at the same time the risk of an allergic reaction also increases, therefore, in the first days of admission, you should carefully monitor the condition of the child.

Pros:

• Contains a complex of vitamins and microelements.
• Like children.
• Reception once a day.
• Gluten free.

Minuses:

• The tablets are harsh, many parents crush them and dissolve them in a drink.

Multi-tabs Toddler

The best vitamins for children 4-5 years old

At the age of 4-5 years, the child is most susceptible to diseases, especially colds and SARS. It is during this period of life that a person develops immunity, the degree of development of which depends on further health. Excessive use of drugs and vitamins can disrupt the natural formation of immunity - diseases (if they pass without complications) only help strengthen the immune system.

During this period of time, vitamin complexes are prescribed by a doctor, used as an auxiliary drug that helps the development of immunity.

4 Univit Kids

"Univit Kids" - chewy lozenges in the shape of dinosaurs with cherry flavor. Sold in packs of 30. Children like it due to its attractive appearance. But with taste, not everything is smooth there - many parents complain that children do not like the taste of vitamins. The reason for this is the fish oil in the composition, which is the source of the specific taste. And since "dinosaurs" need to be chewed, this can be a significant disadvantage.

But if the child liked the taste, then Univit Kids will be an excellent helper in the fight against colds, fatigue, moodiness and lack of appetite. The composition contains choline, ascorbic acid, niacin, omega-3, vitamins B6, B12, oil from marine microalgae Schizochсtrium sp. Among the additional substances, citric acid, natural flavors and dye from vegetables and fruits, gelatin are used.

With the exception of complaints about the taste, the reviews for the drug are positive - it is effective, easy to chew, children (although not all) like it. The presence of fish oil in the composition is a big advantage.

Pros:

• Fish oil included.
• Interesting dinosaur shape.
• Well chewed.
• Effective.
• Convenient form of admission.

Minuses:

• A specific taste and smell that not all children like.
• Small daily dose of fish oil.

Univit Kids

3 Vetoron for children in tablets

Third place - the drug "Vetoron" in tablets. The peculiarity of this dietary supplement is that it has a local effect - it is intended mainly to strengthen the immune system. Contains beta-carotene (provitamin A), vitamin E, ascorbic acid. As excipients, the composition contains a natural dye, flavor, vaseline oil, calcium stearate.

Thanks to a carefully selected vitamin complex, Vetoron has pronounced immunomodulatory, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. According to research, it is the combination of provitamin A, vitamin E and beta-carotene that gives the maximum result, much higher than that which these substances are capable of separately.

Judging by the feedback from parents, this is true. There are complaints about the taste of the pills (it imitates sea buckthorn), some do not like the color, but almost everyone notes the sharply increased resistance of the child's body to SARS and colds - children get sick less often, tolerate flu and sudden temperature changes in autumn and spring.

Pros:

• Designed for a specific purpose - strengthening the immune system.
• Maximum efficiency.
• Convenient to take.
• Liked by most children.
• Noticeable result.
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Not everyone likes the taste of tablets and the pale orange color.

Vetoron for children in tablets

2 Supradin-Kids

In second place are German-made products - Supradin Kids vitamins. The main advantage of the drug is omega-3 in a form accessible to children. It is these fatty acids that are necessary for the functioning of the brain, the retina, the normal functioning of the central nervous system and vision.

Additionally, the drug contains choline, vitamins C, B6 and B12, as well as nicotinamide. It is made in the form of chewable tablets, 2 tablets are taken daily with meals. Vitamins are very popular with children. Some parents are even ready to write this down as a disadvantage of the drug, since they have to hide it from children. In addition to a pleasant taste, the tablets are made in the form of figures - fish, cubs, stars.

Parents note the positive effect of taking "Supradin Kids" - the endurance of children improves, sleep normalizes, and fatigue decreases. The only drawback is the too high price of the drug, especially considering that, in fact, it is just omega-3, and a small amount of vitamins perform only an auxiliary function.

Pros:

• Pleasant taste.
• Like children.
• Omega-3 in the composition.
• Convenient to take.
• Nice smell and nice shapes.
• Convenient packaging.

Minuses:

• High price.

Supradin Kids

1 Complivit ACTIVE bears lozenges

In the first place are teddy bear pastilles from Poland from the Complivit trademark. The vitamin complex contains 10 vitamins - E, C, and group B - B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin. "ACTIVE bears" contribute to the full growth and development of the child, strengthen the immune system, help to overcome mental and physical stress, increase resistance to stressful situations.

Bright appearance, interesting shape in the form of cubs and pleasant taste are loved by children, and a single dose per day simplifies life for adults. Several flavors allow you to choose the one that children like the most.

Users have practically no complaints about the drug, except that many are dissatisfied with the price. Although when compared with many analogues, the price tag for "Complivit" is quite acceptable. In addition to the positive effect and ease of administration, it is worth paying attention to the fact that there are practically no complaints about the occurrence of allergies from this complex.

Pros:

• Like children.
• Reception once a day.
• Minimal risk of allergies.
• Efficiency.
• Several flavors to choose from.

Minuses:

• There are no significant ones, except that some buyers are not satisfied with the price.

Complivit ACTIVE bears lozenges

The best vitamins for children 5-6 years old

5-6 years - the age of increased activity and the first serious stress for the body and psyche. Children spend a lot of time in games and contacts with other children, when they enter school, the situation changes and the workload increases, which is a serious test for the child.

Vitamin complexes for this age group help strengthen the immune system, provide the body with all the necessary elements that increase stress resistance and allow the child to be active and interested in the outside world.

4 Baby formula bears Evalar

The domestic vitamin complex "Baby Bears" opens the top four. It is an active nutritional supplement enriched with vitamins and minerals intended for children aged 3 years and over. "Bears Evalar" are made in the form of chewing plates in the shape of bears, based on natural apple juice.

Due to the special formula of the drug in children, the physical condition of the body improves significantly, fatigue decreases, and the predisposition to colds decreases. Children like the interesting shape of the tablets, so there are no problems with taking them.

The additional content of iodine and choline helps to improve brain activity and the fastest mental development, improve memory and attention. It is worth noting that vitamins are designed for a cumulative effect, so you should not expect quick changes in the child's condition. It is because of this nuance that many parents complain about the ineffectiveness of the drug, but in fact this is just its feature.

The drug does not contain gluten, GMOs, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. The bears are hypoallergenic and safe to use. Vitamins are created on the basis of European ingredients, which are of high quality. Perhaps it is due to this that multivitamins received the “Best for Children” quality mark.

The drug is available in sealed packs of 30 or 60 pieces.

Pros:

• Free of gluten, GMOs, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives.
• Like children.
• Effective.
• Easy to chew.
• They have a cumulative effect.

Minuses::

• High price.

Baby formula bears Evalar

3 Vitamins Immuno+

"Vitamishki" is a German-made dietary supplement - an effective balanced complex of vitamins and minerals. They are not a drug, so it can be purchased at any pharmacy. Produced in the form of chewy marmalade lozenges in the form of bears, with various flavors: orange, peach, grape, lemon, sea buckthorn. The package contains 30 or 60 pieces. Due to the appearance and taste, children are happy to take the supplement.

Pastilles do not contain artificial colors and flavors, and also, the content of preservatives is excluded. Therefore, "Vitamins immuno +" is absolutely safe and hypoallergenic for the child as much as possible. The only drawback is the impressive cost, but this is offset by the high quality of dietary supplements and its positive effect on the body and psychological stability of children.

Taking the complex has a positive effect on the body: appetite improves, activity increases, perception of infectious and viral diseases decreases, and fatigue decreases, the child becomes less irritable and whiny. Application age: 3+.

Pros:

• Nice taste, interesting shape.
• Like children.
• Effective.
• The most natural composition.
• Development brochure included.

Minuses::

• Pastilles may stick together.

Vitamins Immuno+

2 Pikovit Plus

In second place is again the Russian Pikovit vitamins, this time created specifically for the 5+ age group, taking into account the child's age and taste preferences. Available in the form of chewable tablets. They do not contain sugar, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, which makes them absolutely safe to use. Convenient form of reception - 1 time per day.

The composition of the drug includes the following vitamins and minerals: A, B, C, D, B vitamins, iodine, calcium, zinc, biotin, niacin, iron. It is recommended to use during the period of active growth and development for prevention, at the beginning of the school year to help in adapting to school, with reduced body weight and poor appetite, with fatigue, stress, capriciousness, during periods of the greatest immunity vulnerability, with an increased need for vitamins and minerals.

Parents note the effectiveness of dietary supplements, ease of administration, pleasant taste. There are no significant downsides.

The drug is not medicinal, and is sold through any pharmacy chain.

Pros:

• Does not contain sugar, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives.
• Pleasant taste.
• Like children.
• Efficiency.
• Reception 1 time per day.
• Acceptable price.
• Contains most of the necessary elements for the child.
• Designed specifically for ages 5+.

Pikovit Plus

1 Alphabet Kindergarten

The leader in this age group is "Alfavit Kindergarten", a domestic drug that is necessary for the full development of a child of kindergarten age. Produced in the form of chewable tablets, for which he fell in love with children who take it with pleasure. The taste of lozenges is of three types: apple, orange or strawberry. Depending on this, the color of the tablet depends: yellow-green, yellow-orange, pink.

The package may contain 30 or 60 tablets. The drug is not medicinal and comes as a supplement to the main food. "Alphabet Kindergarten" contains 13 vitamins and 9 minerals necessary for the normal growth of a child.

The complex is used during a period of decreased performance of the immune system and hypovitaminosis, with unbalanced nutrition and poor appetite, for the prevention of stimulation of mental activity and physical activity. The dietary supplement fully fills the need for vitamins and minerals, and is balanced with the daily diet of the child.

Vitamins do not contain preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, which makes them safe for baby's health. Designed for admission in the period from 3 to 7 years.

Pros:

• Designed for a specific age group.
• Does not contain preservatives and artificial colors.
• Effective.
• Contain the basic elements necessary for the child.
• Like children.
• They have three flavors to choose from.

Minuses::

Alphabet Kindergarten

The best vitamins for children from 7 years

School means increased mental stress, a high risk of viral diseases and regular stress. The lack of vitamins affects the attentiveness and concentration of the child, the body's resistance to SARS and stressful situations decreases, and there may be a breakdown.

To help children overcome the first serious test in their lives - attending school - care should be taken to ensure that the body receives all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Among the most popular complexes for children aged 7 and over are Pikovit, AlfaVit, Multi-tabs and Doppelherz.

4 Pikovit Forte 7+

Opens the rating of "school" vitamins "Pikovit Forte", a complex designed specifically for this age group. Unlike other drugs that can be taken at an earlier age, Forte 7+ is intended strictly for children from 7 years of age.

Mental stress and physical activity, which in children has increased dramatically since that time, increases the need for protein, essential elements and minerals that ensure the creation of normal metabolic processes. "Pikovit Forte" contains 11 vitamins: A, C, E, D, B vitamins, folic and pantothenic acids. These substances are necessary for the further proper development and growth of the child.

The drug is produced in the form of convex beige tablets, interspersed with a different color, 30 pcs per pack. "Pikovit" can be used when there is excessive fatigue, lack of concentration, with intense intellectual and physical exertion, poor appetite, after illness for prevention and to improve immunity.
In third place is another domestic biological food supplement for children - AlfaVit Shkolnik. Like Pikovit, dietary supplement was created specifically for children from 7 years old. Contains 10 minerals and 13 vitamins. The complex is designed in such a way as to minimize the risk of an allergic reaction, even in sensitive children. This is achieved through separate reception.

One pack contains 60 chewable tablets. The drug contains the norm of vitamins and minerals for daily use in order to avoid hypervitaminosis. It helps to strengthen the child's immunity, increase resistance to infections, improve metabolic processes and the functioning of internal organs in the body, improve memory and concentration, normalize resistance to stressful situations, and compensate for the deficiency of nutrients in an unbalanced diet.

1. Morning - red pill (promotes the awakening of the body and energizes for the whole day).
2. Lunch - orange (supports immunity and endocrine system).
3. Dinner - white (helps strengthen bone tissue).

Such admission requirements create certain difficulties - not only is the reception three times a day, but also the colors must not be confused. But this allows the elements to be absorbed as much as possible and not provoke an allergic reaction.

Pros:

• Separate reception.
• A wide range of vitamins and minerals in the composition.
• Low risk of allergies.
• Efficiency.
• Like children.
• Acceptable cost.

Minuses::

• Dyes, flavors and other excipients in the composition.

Alphabet Schoolboy

2 Multi-tabs Junior

Multi-tabs "Junior" is a combined preparation that contains a complex of vitamins and minerals. The package contains 2 or 4 blisters with round, flat white chewable tablets with multi-colored splashes. The taste of the tablets is different, you can choose depending on the preferences of the child - with the taste of lemon or cola, banana, raspberry and strawberry, orange and vanilla.

Country of manufacture: Denmark.

The complex contains 7 minerals and 11 vitamins. Thanks to a wide range of actions, the child gets sick less, is always energized, adapts better to a new team, is resistant to stressful situations, his appetite and sleep improve.

The drug is intended for the treatment of vitamin and mineral deficiency during hypovitaminosis. Vitamins can be used during the recovery period after an illness, with increased mental and physical activity, unbalanced nutrition, and instability to stressful situations.

Thanks to vitamins B6, B12, folic acid and iodine, children experience an improvement in memory and speech. Vitamins A, C, D3 contribute to healthy bone growth. Selenium prevents the formation of free radicals, chromium helps the production of insulin. The age from which children can be given is 4+. Reception 1 time per day.

Due to the fact that the effect of Multi-tabs "Junior" is not pronounced, many parents complain about the high cost - the high cost is forgiven only for vitamins, the result of which is immediately noticeable.

Pros:

• Contains most of the essential vitamins and minerals.
• Reception 1 time per day.
• Nice taste, several options to choose from.
• Like children.
• Strengthens the immune system, helps in the period of autumn-winter diseases.

Minuses::

• The price combined with the subtle effect.

Multi-tabs Junior

1 Doppelherz Kinder

The leader among vitamins for children from 7 years old is Doppelherz brand products, which means “double heart” in German. The company has been manufacturing nutritional supplements since 1919. Over 100 years of production, the brand has established itself as a trustworthy customer and has expanded its product range from energy tonics for the heart to dietary supplements for beauty and health, and children's vitamins.

Doppelherz Kinder is a dietary supplement designed to support the immune system during its decline and enrich the diet of preschool and school children with vitamins. The tool can be freely bought at a pharmacy, although some parents complain that the complex is not always available and has to be ordered. Produced in Germany.

The package contains 60 chewable lozenges. They can be of different taste, do not contain dyes and preservatives. The price tag of Doppelherz Kinder is impressive, but despite this, vitamins are in high demand and receive positive feedback from parents - children improve their appetite, they are happy to take lozenges, the course of administration is not long, the composition is as natural as possible, the effect is noticeable after a few days.

One chewable plate contains the following vitamins and minerals that a child needs for full development during the period of active growth: A, B6, B12, C, E, D3, iodine, biotin, zinc, choline, nicotinamide, pantothenic and folic acid.

The remedy can be given to children from 4 years old, from 4 to 11 years old, 1 lozenge per day, from 11 years old - 2 times a day.

Package weight: 195g.

Pros:

• Like children.
• Does not contain dyes and preservatives.
• Noticeable effect.
• Convenient to take.
• They contain a complex of essential vitamins and microelements.
• Suitable for a wide age spectrum.

Doppelherz Kinder

What are the best vitamins for children to buy

If adults can experiment on themselves (although this is not desirable), then a doctor should select vitamins for children, taking into account the needs and developmental characteristics of a particular child, existing diseases, possible contraindications and side effects.

Another important aspect is that vitamins should be taken in the amount necessary for a child of a particular age. It is dangerous to take several drugs at the same time or one after another without consulting your doctor. An overdose of vitamins is unacceptable, as it causes much more harm to the body than their lack.

Most vitamin complexes are similar and, guided by the recommendation of a pediatrician, parents can choose from several types themselves. In this case, it is worth giving preference to proven brands - Multi-tabs, AlfaVit, Pikovit, etc.

It is best to buy pre-packaged vitamins, such as tablets or powder sachets. If it is syrup, it is desirable that a measuring spoon or cup be included.

You also need to pay attention to the composition. If everything is obvious with vitamins, then the study of excipients can reveal a lot of interesting things. Make sure that the components contained in the composition are harmless to the child. This is especially true for little-known manufacturers or new drugs on the market.

What else is important to remember? There is always a risk that the child is allergic to one or more of the components of the drug. At the first time of admission, it is necessary to monitor any changes in his condition. In order not to be mistaken, it is recommended not to change anything in the diet for the first time. This will allow you to know for sure that the drug prescribed by the doctor was the cause of the allergic reaction, and not a new fruit or vegetable on the menu.

Happy shopping and good health!

Vitamins are indispensable for the normal functioning of the human body at any age. They are of particular importance at the stage of development and growth of a child at 3 years old. Kids are physically very active, improve and master new skills, so you can’t do without the intake of important trace elements. Vitamins for children from 3 years old please with variety, but at the same time they confuse parents when choosing.

A three-year-old child is growing and developing rapidly, so he simply needs vitamin support.

Indispensable useful elements

Strong immunity for three-year-old children is very important, because at this age the kids are open to communication. They play in the playgrounds, go with their mothers to cafes, cinemas and parks, and start attending preschools. This often leads to an increased risk of contracting a respiratory or other disease. The next stage of development brings new diseases and is often accompanied by stress, so it is difficult for a child's body to do without help.

Deficiency of essential vitamins manifests itself in decreased appetite, developmental delay and a general lethargic state. It makes sense to visit a pediatrician - perhaps the child does not need a complex of vitamins, but a single substance.

The effect of vitamins on the child's body

No matter how hard modern mothers try to make a correct and balanced diet, it is unlikely that it will be possible to fully adhere to the given norms. Calculating the right dosage of important substances is not easy even when weighing products or ready meals. The main criteria for the use of vitamins are indicated in the table:

vitamins	Impact on the children's body	food sources	Daily rate at 3 years
A	Organs of vision, skin and mucous membranes, immune system, normal growth	Liver, dairy products, eggs, pumpkin, carrots	500 mcg (1600 IU)
IN 1	Metabolism, nervous system, functioning of the gastrointestinal tract	Nuts, greens, meat, liver, cereals, cereals, bread	0.8 mg
IN 2	Metabolism, organs of vision, skin and mucous membranes, energy production		0.9 mg
B3 (RR)	Organs of the digestive tract, skin, cell health		10 mg
AT 5	Hormone synthesis, antibody formation, fat metabolism		3 mg
AT 6	Antibody production, hematopoiesis processes		1 mg
B7 (H)	Hair, nails and skin health, liver health, metabolism		25 mcg
B9 (folate)	cell division		75-100 mcg
AT 12	Nervous system, hematopoietic processes		0.8 µg
D	Immune and skeletal systems, dental health, calcium absorption	Egg yolk, parsley, butter. Produced under the influence of sunlight	10 mcg (400 IU)
E	Skin and mucous membranes, cardiovascular system, tissue regeneration	Whole grains, nuts, vegetable oil	6 mg
WITH	Immune system, blood vessels, connective and muscle tissue	Fresh vegetables and fruits. Vitamin is destroyed by heat treatment, as well as under the influence of light and air.	45 mg
TO	Blood clotting	Soybean oil, pumpkin, tomatoes, green peas, green leafy vegetables, fish oil, liver, egg yolk (recommended read: )	30 mcg

The influence of microelements on the children's body

With the selection of a daily menu that contains the required amount of trace elements, mothers will also have to work hard. Food sources are a real storehouse of nutrients, but their content in the finished dish is different from the original volume in the raw product. The daily rate is given in the table:

trace elements	Effect on the body	food sources	Daily rate at 3 years
Calcium	Skeletal system, hair and nail health, transmission of nerve impulses, blood clotting	Broccoli, dairy and sour-milk products, including cottage cheese and hard cheeses	800 mg
Copper	The formation of red blood cells	Nuts, meat and seafood, liver	0.7 mg
Zinc	immune system, wound healing	Crab meat, turkey and chicken, beef	10 mg
Prebiotic (oligofructose)	Immune system, maintenance of beneficial microflora in the intestines	Does not exist

Copper in the human body is responsible for the formation of red blood cells.

Indications for use

Reception of a vitamin complex is prescribed individually in each case. What useful supplements are suitable for the baby, the doctor decides. Necessary drugs are prescribed for:

• recovery period after surgery or illness;
• seasonal vitamin deficiency;
• frequent SARS and colds;
• increased mental or physical stress;
• general fatigue, accompanied by whims, as well as a deterioration in appetite and sleep quality;
• unbalanced diet.

Offers of the pharmaceutical market

Parents are not always able to create an ideal diet with which a child of 3 years old can receive all the necessary substances for full development. Vitamin complexes of industrial production come to the rescue. When choosing pharmaceutical preparations, one should take into account the condition of the baby, the results of his tests and past illnesses. The best vitamins have the same contraindications as conventional medicines. Do not forget about the compatibility of nutrients, because they can either enhance or completely neutralize each other's action. Before buying and using vitamins, it would be useful to visit a pediatrician who will select the best option for a 3-year-old child.

It is better to entrust the selection of the ideal vitamin complex to the doctor who has been leading the child from birth

All currently existing industrial vitamins can be divided into several types. The choice is up to the parents:

1. One-component. They are used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. Vitamin C is prescribed for seasonal colds, and vitamin D is indispensable for the prevention of rickets.
2. Multivitamins. They include the main vitamins and have a general strengthening effect on the children's body. Used to improve appetite and the immune system after stress or illness.
3. Mineral and vitamin complex. It includes both vitamins and the most valuable minerals that maintain balance in the body of a three-year-old child.

For many children, taking the tablet form of the drug becomes a real problem, so the manufacturers have taken care of this. Vitamins are available in various forms:

• syrups;
• suspensions;
• jelly Bean;
• lollipops;
• marmalade figurines.

You can safely give children vitamin gels, which they are unlikely to refuse. It is enough to choose the form of the supplement that will appeal to the picky crumbs.

If the child does not want to swallow pills, you can buy him vitamins in the form of chewing figures

The basic rule is: never buy a vitamin complex on your own, without consulting a doctor. Before visiting a pharmacy, you should listen to the advice of professionals:

1. It is advisable to opt for products from a well-known manufacturer in order to avoid unpleasant surprises. The more information about the drug is collected, the better. A good help will be the experience of friends and relatives who can write a review about a particular pharmaceutical product.
2. It should be checked whether the vitamin preparation is suitable for babies from 3 years old. It is important to make sure that there are no individual contraindications.
3. The danger of syrup is that there is a risk of overdose if the measuring spoon is accidentally lost. It is better to choose a complex in the form of marmalade figurines or sweets, so as not to worry about observing the recommended volume.
4. Vitamins for children are available with sweeteners and flavors, so you will need to find out which substances were used in the production. It is likely that they will not suit your baby.
5. Vitamins of dubious origin should be avoided, because dietary supplements are often released under their guise. They do not pose a danger, but they will not bring any benefit to children. It is enough to carefully read the instructions to make sure the quality of the drug.

The vocabulary of three-year-old children is still too poor for the baby to be able to accurately describe the adverse symptoms after taking vitamins. For this reason, mothers need to carefully monitor the condition of the baby, as soon as the children begin to take a useful complex.

Sometimes taking fortified preparations causes allergies and a number of side effects, and an overdose is dangerous to health and even life. You should not be led by a little sweet tooth, who will probably ask for the addition of a delicious medicine.

Contraindications

Despite the clear benefits of vitamins for children 3 years of age and older, even good drugs cannot be used in some cases. These include:

• kidney disease;
• individual intolerance to one or more components of the drug;
• hypervitaminosis.

To exclude or confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary to consult with the local pediatrician. Basic tests before taking vitamins will not interfere either.

If a child is prone to allergic manifestations, multivitamins may not be suitable for him.

Where to stop?

An analysis of consumer purchases in pharmacy chains made it possible to rank the best vitamin supplements. For children, modern pediatricians are advised to purchase only proven brands of drugs, after taking which there were no negative reactions. It is necessary to take as a basis the recommendations of the attending physician, because he knows everything about the health and general condition of the child.

Vitamin and mineral preparation is suitable for children from 2 to 7 years. The composition includes 7 minerals and 13 vitamins, additionally the complex is enriched with calcium, which is responsible for the growth and condition of bones. Reception fully compensates for the lack of important elements and vitamins that are indispensable during the period of teeth change and active growth.

• Pros. Many children do not like the taste of dairy products, which leads to calcium deficiency. This drug will ensure the supply of the required amount of the microelement to the body.
• Minuses. Does not have a sweet taste, dissolves in the mouth for a long time. For this reason, the child may refuse further admission.

The composition contains 8 minerals and 11 vitamins, which are necessary for the development of a child of 3-7 years. Additionally, macronutrients are included: iodine, iron, copper and a number of others. The enriched formula promotes overall health and active prevention of beriberi.

• Pros. Efficiency is noticeable after just a few doses, thanks to a thoughtful and perfectly matched balance of nutrients. If you take the drug regularly and according to the instructions, the child becomes more active, less tired. Memory improves and processes in the digestive system are normalized, which leads to an increase in appetite.
• Minuses. Not a very convenient dosage, but parents attribute this factor to a conditional disadvantage. You should give your child one tablet of a certain color every day (there are three in total). For the forgetful or hurried parent, this can create a problem that journaling solves. An organizer or short notes on the refrigerator will help you keep track of your medication.

Chewable vitamins Pikovit Yunik

The unique shape in the form of a funny teddy bear will help persuade the most fastidious kids to take the drug. The medicine is suitable for children from 3 years old, enriched with 11 vitamins and 8 minerals:

• selenium;
• iron;
• magnesium;
• zinc;
• copper.

Pikovit Unik is prescribed by pediatricians as an optimal addition to an unbalanced diet. Also, taking vitamins is justified when:

• intensive growth of the child;
• increased mental, emotional and physical stress;
• constant fatigue;
• deficiency in the diet of vegetables and fruits;
• poor appetite.

Pros. The absence of artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, dyes and other chemicals in the product. All children, without exception, like it, thanks to their attractive shape and sweet taste.

Minuses. Outwardly, they are no different from ordinary marmalade, so parents need to strictly control the dosage. It is unlikely that children will refuse a sweet supplement without realizing the danger of a vitamin overdose.

One of the most expensive complexes in terms of cost. Contains 11 trace elements and 13 vitamins. When developing, the needs of children 2-5 years old were taken into account, so the drug includes all substances important for the versatile development of the baby.

• Pros. The maximum number of useful elements automatically raises the medicine to the first positions in the rating. Mom does not have to persuade the fussy eat vitamins, because the pills are available in the form of animals. The taste is vanilla-fruity, reminiscent of candy, so a rare baby will refuse a tempting treat.
• Minuses. The disadvantages are identical to the drug "Pikovit Unik". One kind of delicious sweets makes the child really excited and makes him want to eat an extra pill. One dose includes the daily norm of vitamins D and A, and their excess is excreted from the child's body with great difficulty. Along the way, an overdose causes a number of side effects, including allergic reactions and digestive disorders. It is important to remember that vitamin D intake should be done with caution during the summer period. The only way out will be strict adherence to the instructions and a firm “no” to the request of the baby to give the “last” candy. Alternatively, you can also choose a less attractive drug.

Supradin Kids

The medicine is available in the form of a gel, chewable lozenges and tablets (more details in the article:). The most optimal form is selected by parents, based on the preferences of the baby. It's a shame if the money is wasted, and the child refuses to take the drug.

• Pros. In addition to useful minerals and vitamins, the composition includes lecithin, without which not a single cellular reaction in the body can do. Also, this component supports the digestive, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Calcium included in the complex is an important building material for teeth and bones. The tablets and lozenges additionally contain Omega-3 and choline, which are involved in the psycho-emotional and mental development of the baby.
• Minuses. No disadvantages were found, but the age of the child should be taken into account when choosing a particular form of the drug. The gel is allowed for children from 3 years old, and chewable lozenges and tablets can be recommended for use after 11 years.

Expert opinion

The popular pediatrician Evgeny Olegovich Komarovsky is sure that you can independently determine the child's need for vitamins. To do this, you need to use the methodology developed by him and answer a few simple questions:

1. How can you rate a child's diet? Is it balanced enough?
2. What are the living conditions of a family with a baby? Is the environment favorable?

Komarovsky himself gives hints when answering questions. "Rational and balanced" nutrition, according to the expert, implies the inclusion in the daily menu:

• fruits and vegetables of different types;
• fish or meat;
• dairy products;
• cereal side dishes.

A child's need for vitamins is determined by the usefulness of his daily diet.

With the regular use of these products, vitamin deficiency does not threaten the child. No additional measures are required to strengthen immunity.

The ecological environment plays an important role in the development of children, so it is necessary to pay attention to natural factors: clean air, sun, water. If the baby has more than enough of all this, then there is no need to take vitamins. The main conditions under which vitamins are prescribed should be taken into account:

• seasonal fortification to strengthen the immune system;
• after completing a course of antibiotics;
• avitaminosis, confirmed laboratory or clinically.

Children who are weakened after an illness will also not interfere with additional vitamins. However, when prescribing them, you should listen to the recommendations of the local pediatrician.