Vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) have always been an important category in the pharmacy.
Growing children, especially those who don’t eat a varied diet, sometimes don’t get enough vitamins A and C. It can also be difficult to get enough vitamin D through food alone for them.
Children’s vitamins, alongside a healthy balanced diet, can help to make sure babies and children are getting everything they need to prevent vitamin deficiencies and stay healthy.
The Finalists in this Category are:
Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid
This is a carefully balanced supplement for babies and infants. From the makers of Pregnacare, Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid is ideal for babies and young children from 6 months to 4 years to provide a carefully balanced, comprehensive range of 14 essential vitamins and minerals. Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid formula includes vitamins A, C and D. Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid provides an ideal nutritional safeguard during a time when babies and infants have a high nutrient requirement in relation to body size, to support their rapid physical growth and development of bones, muscles, blood and the brain.
Key nutrients include iron, which contributes to normal cognitive development, and 10 µg vitamin D, which is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children. Vitamin D also contributes to their normal immune system function.
Optibac Babies & Children
Optibac Babies & Children is a premium probiotic for digestive health and wellbeing, expertly formulated with 3 high-quality friendly bacteria strains –including Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, the world’s most scientifically studied strain. This comprehensive supplement also contains added Vitamin D3 to maintain immune health and prebiotic FOS fibres to increase natural gut bacteria, offering little ones high-quality gut and immune support.
This flavourless sachet probiotic is easy to-take and suitable for babies, toddlers and children aged 0-12 years.
Created by the brand most trusted by parents*, Optibac Babies & Children can be mixed into your child’s favourite cool, non-acidic foods or drinks for a more natural way to support daily gut and immune health for little ones.
Colief Infant Drops
Colief Infant Drops have been trusted by mums and healthcare professionals for over 25 years as a natural remedy for infant colic. Suitable from birth, Colief Infant Drops are completely natural and help break down the lactose in milk into simpler sugars, glucose and galactose, making it easier for baby to digest milk whilst reducing discomfort.
The drops contain the naturally occurring enzyme lactase which helps relieve colic symptoms caused by temporary lactose intolerance – common in many babies as their digestive systems develop. Adding a few drops to infant formula or mum’s expressed breast milk helps to break down the lactose in the milk, making it easier to digest.
Eskimo-3 Kids
Eskimo-3 Kids provides optimised levels of Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, Omega-6 and Omega-9, contributing to normal brain function, vision and heart health. The formula is packed with omega-3 DHA to support brain function, concentration and vision, while omega-6 helps to keep your mood more balanced.
Eskimo-3 Kids also contains Vitamin D which supports healthy teeth, bones and muscles, as well as a strong immune system, all important for growing children Eskimo-3 kids is available in either liquid (tutti frutti or orange flavour) or as an orange chewable. The delicious orange or tutti frutti liquid can be taken directly off the spoon or added to smoothies, yoghurt, juice or food for an extra brain boost. The Eskimo-3 Kids chewables are a tasty orange flavour which children absolutely love. Eskimo3.ie
