https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:14:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-784723 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:44:41 +0000 sarac 784723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't give them. My daughter is an awesome eater who eats a ton of fruits, veggies and fish, so I feel confidant that she's getting everything she needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-784365 Wed, 15 May 2013 20:10:38 +0000 T-Mom 784365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD got half a flintstone with iron (not gummy) starting at age 2. It was recommended by the ped since she was slightly anemic. She loved it. No need for gummies in our case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-784099 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:49:19 +0000 banana 784099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: I'm not sure why it's necessary but I know tons of moms who give their kids daily multivitamins so I asked my pediatrician about it and she said it wasn't necessary. I do give my son DHA supplements but I try to feed him his vitamins through smoothies and I hide it in his favorite foods. I do get tempted to give him a vitamin on those days when he doesn't get much nutrition though. I would email the nutritionist! It doesn't hurt. The worst that can happen is that she just ignores you. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783660 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:54 +0000 irene 783660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@banana: I wish our doc said the same...! I also wonder why is it necessary. People don't have things like that many hundred years ago and kids all grew up fine. But then I guess kids grow stronger / taller...etc. nowadays with the supplement gummies? I dunno. I wish we were still seeing the nutritionist so we could ask her, but I feel bad to email her now (as we no longer see her).</p> <p>We are also giving him (or at least offering) 5 food groups for lunch and dinner each day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783552 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:04:32 +0000 banana 783552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician actually said not to give the vitamins because they're not as easily absorbed as fresh food (obviously). She said to give him a veggie/fruit smoothie every other day and that should suffice. She tends to go the more "natural" route so I'm not surprised by her recommendation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783530 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:58:04 +0000 Mrs. Stroller 783530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't use gummies, but do use a chewable suitable from 1 year on. I can't remember the name though, so helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783519 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:51 +0000 Mrsbells 783519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My pediatrician recommended vitamins but I dont give them. LO is a good eater and eats a wide variety of fruits and veggies so I dont think she needs them </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783418 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:15:42 +0000 pelikila 783418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We waited until 2 and give chewable Target brand Flintstones vitamins. I don't like gummy vitamins. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783383 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:04:03 +0000 mamimami 783383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@irene: Yes, that will teach me to steal my kid's gummies. BLECH. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-783376 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:02:23 +0000 irene 783376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sloaneandpuffy: You crack me up - It's like eating cat food huh! LOL</p> <p>Thanks! I will definitely check out lil critters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782431 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:26:07 +0000 mamimami 782431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son eats two vitamin gummies and two DHA gummies every day. He loves them (they're like a treat for him!) and no cavities. Now he's 2.5. Man, do NOT try the DHA ones - they're like gummy bears that taste like fish oil. But he loves them!! We use the ones that look like Cars and Nemo (we get them at Costco). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782396 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:12:52 +0000 Lozza 782396@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just brought this up with our pediatrician at LO's 2 year appointment and the ped said not to worry about it because LO eats a pretty balanced diet with a lot of fresh fruit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782390 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:10:02 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 782390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also lil critters from Costco... She refused them until she was 2... Now it's her daily treat everyday after breakfast. No cavities., </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782276 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:32:51 +0000 Andrea 782276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also Lil' Critters from Costco and we haven't had a cavity. I give them to her before she brushes her teeth at night anyway so that should take care of any residue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782199 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:02:45 +0000 Honeybee 782199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the Lil' Critters brand (from Costco, I think). DD has never had a cavity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782193 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:29 +0000 looch 782193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a bottle of the flinstones ones and they are really difficult for me to chew, so i won't give those to my son.</p> <p>I have had good results with the vitagummies, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782190 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:59:37 +0000 heffalump 782190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO refuses to eat them. And I don't know about cavities because we haven't been to the dentist yet. I tried them because I was worried that she wasn't getting enough protein..... but then she started eating more protein on her own anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddlers-do-you-take-vitamin-gummies#post-782180 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:56:45 +0000 irene 782180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At our 15 month appointment our pediatrician recommends us to start giving LO a multivitamin gummies everyday if he'd take it. I am concerned that it will bring cavities, but he reassures that those things are sugar free... but gummies do tend to stick to the teeth, and LO is already not a fan of brushing /cleaning/wiping teeth!</p> <p>Toddler moms (1-2 years), do you:<br /> 1. give vitamin gummies to your child?<br /> 2. do you guys have cavity problems?<br /> 3. what brand would you recommend?</p> <p>Thanks! </p>