Children's vitamins

Baby vitamins in the Ukrainian market are presented in a fairly wide range. They can consist of either a single substance or a whole complex. In the first case, we are talking about single-component vitamins, in the second - about multivitamins. In order not to get confused in the huge number of proposed multivitamin preparations, it is better to entrust the choice of the drug to the pediatrician. Undoubtedly, the best, safe and effective source of vitamin substances are fresh vegetables and fruits. But if for any reason the consumption of fruits and vegetables is limited (in particular this happens in the winter), then vitamin and mineral complexes will come to the rescue, it remains only to make the right choice.

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How to choose the right baby vitamins?

Choosing children's vitamins, in the first place should clearly be guided by the age characteristics of the child. Newborn babies, for example, receive all the necessary nutrients with the mother's milk, so there is no need for additional intake of vitamin substances. An exception may be vitamin D3, used to prevent rickets. But breastfeeding mothers are quite advisable to take vitamin-mineral complexes during lactation.

When giving your child vitamin vitamins, adhere strictly to the rules of reception and dosage specified in the instructions, since their overabundance in the body can cause far more dangerous consequences than their lack. Individual characteristics of the child's organism, for example, propensity to an allergic reaction, suggest the use of vitamins, in which vitamin C is made from hypoallergenic substances.

Children's vitamins need to be bought only in the pharmacy, having previously read the annotation to them. To store vitamins is necessary out of reach of children, since the accidental use of a large number of "sweet candies" by a child can have quite negative consequences. Using vitamins, drink enough liquid to relieve the kidneys.

The forms of production of vitamin-mineral complexes for children are quite diverse: these are all kinds of syrups, powders, capsules, candies and even jelly candies in the form of funny little animals. For the youngest children (from one year to three years), vitamin syrups are most suitable, for children older - lollipops and tablets.

How to take baby vitamins correctly?

Adopt children's vitamins courses, mainly in the autumn-winter period, in the spring-summer receive the necessary nutrients preferably from vegetables and fruits.

Signs of acute or moderate vitamin deficiency in the body:

• bad appetite
• reduced physical activity
• increased nervous excitability
• blurred vision
• fast fatigue and sleep disturbance
• anemia, slow growth
• increased sweating
• the appearance of seizures

Taking baby vitamins is better during or immediately after meals, preferably in the first half of the day, since it is at this time that the highest activity of the body is observed and the most useful are digested. At the very beginning of the appointment, be sure to pay attention to the following points: if the child has reddened cheeks, symptoms of irritation, diathesis or rash, nausea or vomiting, you should immediately stop taking this medication.

When buying vitamins, be sure to pay attention to their composition. In the vitamin-mineral complex, the following elements must necessarily be present:

• vitamin A - promotes normal growth, improved vision, skin regeneration.
• vitamins B - normalizes metabolism, improves blood circulation.
• vitamin C - improves muscle growth, strengthens tissues and skin.
• vitamin D - very useful for bones and teeth, has a strengthening effect.
• Vitamin E - a natural antioxidant, is important for the formation of the immune system.
• iron - is important for the normalization of muscle growth, provides prevention of anemia.
• calcium - has a strengthening effect on the growth of bones.

Additional elements that make up the various vitamin-mineral complexes are: folic acid, nicotinamide, calcium pantothenate, magnesium, zinc, iodine, biotin, manganese, chromium, selenium, which help the child's organism to withstand the harmful effects of the environment and are necessary for physical and mental development of the child.

Children's vitamins are divided into groups depending on the age characteristics of the child:

• Alphabet - Our baby, Kindergarten, Schoolboy, Teenager.
• Multi-tabs - Baby, Malyuk, Malyuk maxi, Shkolyar, Junior.
• Vitrum - Baby, Kids, Junior, Teenager.
• Pikovit - 1+, 3+, 4+, 5+, 7+.
• Kiddi Farmaton, Kinder Biovital - based on age indices, the desired dosage of the drug is chosen.

All listed vitamin-mineral complexes are designed specifically for children, taking into account individual age and physiological needs. Acquire children's vitamins in pharmacies, do not use questionable cheap drugs sold elsewhere, since the production of quality vitamins requires certain material costs, and therefore, the price of them can not be very low. Consume more vitamins and minerals contained in natural foods, and let your baby grows strong and healthy!