Vitabiotics Peppa Pig Vitamin D Soft Jellies, Gummy, 30 Pack

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Although severe vitamin D deficiency is rare in the UK, almost one in five children have low vitamin D - take a look below to see how much your little one needs, depending on their age.

Kids can be very particular about their likes and dislikes so it is important to give them a supplement that tastes great and that they are happy to take. Wellkid Peppa Pig Multi-vits are premium quality soft jellies that provide a range of vitamins in a delicious strawberry flavour that kids love. These soft jellies aresuitable for vegetarians and vegans. Under six months old . The NHS says breastfed babies should have a daily vitamin D supplement of 8.5-10mcg (micrograms) equivalent to 400IU (international units) from birth, even if you're taking a supplement containing it yourself. Bottle-fed babies having more than 500ml of infant formula milk do not need one because their formula is vitamin D fortified. If you're mixed feeding don't supplement unless the formula intake falls below 500ml. For example the 10µg Vitamin D in Wellkid Peppa Pig Vitamin D, which is the equivalent of 200% NRV, is actually the Department of Health recommended level. The UK Department of Health recommends that children between the ages of 1 to 4 years should be given a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms (µg) of Vitamin D throughout the year.Vitamin D is needed for normalgrowth and development of bonein children and is included in the preferred form vitamin D3 (as vegan Cholecalciferol) which is naturally produced by the skin when exposed to direct sunlight. Bones get stronger when used and any kind of physical exercise is great for your kids, such as walking, running, dancing, tennis, gymnastics, and football. Children who tend to play outside will also have higher vitamin D levels. Vitamin D also contributes to the normal immune system function in children. The BDA , the Association of UK Dietitians, says that fizzy supplements contain around a gram of salt per tablet so you might want to consider an alternative, especially if you've been advised to limit your salt intake.

The best natural source of vitamin D comes from the action of sunlight on our skin, but rheumatologist Professor Cyrus Cooper says evidence suggests that a daily supplement of 400IU (10mcg) may be beneficial for little ones throughout the year, including summer. Formula-fed babies consuming more than 500ml of infant formula per day should not be given vitamin supplements, as infant formula is fortified with vitamins. Not only that but although small, each gummy contains the equivalent of around half a teaspoon of sugar ( Haliborange says its Softies contain around 2-2.5g of sugar each), even though the NHS says children aged four to six should have no more than 19g of free sugars a day (and under-fours should avoid food with sugar added to it altogether.

Formula milk: where to buy and what you need to know - we reveal the cheapest place to buy formula milk plus other ways you can save money For adults and children over 5 years, everyone (including pregnant and breastfeeding women) should consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D during the autumn and winter. (Source: www.nhs.uk) This is because it's hard for babies and children to get enough from their diet or sunlight - especially in the winter months - and they need a plentiful supply to support rapid bone growth. Vitamin B12 - It’s common for many people to be low in vitamin B12, not just vegans or vegetarians. B12 is essential for many bodily processes, such as protein metabolism and the formation of oxygen-transporting red blood cells.