For Children

Supplements for children in this category are dietary supplements designed for the youngest: drops, liquids with a pipette, twist-off capsules, gummies, and cocoa. The most widely represented line is Aura Care KIDS, alongside which are the Nubi gummies from LABIFY. Below we explain how to choose the form according to the child’s age and what to read on the label.

Supplements for Children: Age and Dosage First

The choice starts with the child’s age, not the flavor. The manufacturer indicates on the packaging when the product can be given and what the daily dosage is. Nubi gummies are intended for children from 3 years old, with a dosage of 1 gummy per day, while Omega-3 for children from Aura Care is directed at preschool and school-aged children.

For many products, the manufacturer does not provide a strict age limit and asks to determine it with a pediatrician. This is the case with cocoa containing lion’s mane and with capsules containing bacterial cultures. For vitamin D3, the manufacturer notes that the dosage depends on age, sun exposure, and doctor’s recommendations.

Drops and Liquids with a Pipette

Drops allow for measuring a small dosage and changing it by one drop. Vitamin D3 KIDS comes in a 15 ml bottle with a dosage of 2 drops, which is 10 µg of vitamin D3 in MCT oil. The Aura Care KIDS formulations in 15 ml bottles are oil macerates with dosages measured in drops, for example, 10 drops daily in two doses for drops with lion’s mane.

Liquids in 50 ml bottles have larger dosages. For Vitamin C KIDS, it is 10 drops, which is 80 mg of vitamin C from rose hip extract, for Magnesium KIDS 32 drops, and for Omega-3 for children 1 ml, which is about 26 drops. If the child does not accept the taste, drops with lion’s mane can be added to yogurt or a smoothie.

Twist-off Capsules, Gummies, and Cocoa

A twist-off capsule can be unscrewed and its contents poured into yogurt, fruit puree, or another cold meal. This is how Aura Care KIDS products with bacterial cultures are administered, in packages of 30 capsules with a dosage of 1 capsule per day. Do not add the powder from the capsule to hot dishes or drinks.

Gummies are convenient for older children who do not want to swallow capsules. Nubi gummies with vitamin C are vegan and sugar-free, and the package contains 60 gummies. Aura Care KIDS cocoa with lion’s mane in a 180 g package dissolves in milk or water and is sweetened with xylitol instead of sugar.

What to Check on the Label

• the age from which the manufacturer recommends administering the product and the daily dosage
• the content per serving and its reference to the nutrient reference value: 10 µg of vitamin D3 is 200% NRV given for an adult
• sweetening, for example, xylitol in Aura Care KIDS cocoa or the absence of added sugar in Nubi gummies
• allergens: the Aura Care KIDS product with bacterial cultures in capsules contains colostrum from cow’s milk
• the source of the ingredient, for example, rose hip extract in Vitamin C KIDS or oil from microalgae in Omega-3 for children
• the shelf life after opening, which for Aura Care KIDS drops is 12 months

More about labels can be found in our guide how to read a dietary supplement label.

Safety

Before giving a supplement to your child, talk to a pediatrician, especially if the child is taking medications or has chronic illnesses. Vitamin D3 can be overdosed, so determine its dosage for a specific child with a doctor. Keep supplements out of reach of children and administer them under adult supervision.

Other products, also for adults, can be found in the Supplements category. What makes sense in children’s supplementation and what to avoid is described in our guide supplements for children.

Frequently Asked Questions

From what age can supplements for children be given?

It depends on the product and form. The manufacturer recommends Nubi gummies for children from 3 years old, and Omega-3 for children from Aura Care for preschoolers and school-aged children. Where the manufacturer does not provide an age limit, as with cocoa containing lion’s mane and capsules with bacterial cultures, determine it with a pediatrician.

Can a supplement for adults be given to a child in a smaller dosage?

It is better to choose the version for children. Omega-3 for children from Aura Care has a different dosage and composition than the adult version, plus it contains a macerate from cocoa seeds. It is a separate formulation, not the same one in a smaller amount. The manufacturer indicates the age and daily dosage for the child on the packaging of the children’s version.

How to give bacterial cultures to a child who does not swallow capsules?

Unscrew the twist-off capsule and pour the contents into yogurt, fruit puree, or another cold meal. Do not mix it with hot food or drink and give the dosage immediately after preparation. Aura Care KIDS products with bacterial cultures have 30 capsules in a package, and the dosage is one capsule per day.

How long does a 15 ml bottle of drops last?

The manufacturer states that it contains about 400 drops. For drops with lion’s mane, the dosage is 10 drops daily. After opening, use the contents within 12 months. The supply depends on the formulation, as the dosage varies between products; for example, Vitamin D3 KIDS has a dosage of 2 drops.

Do vitamin C gummies contain sugar?

Nubi gummies are sugar-free and gelatin-free. One gummy contains 50 mg of vitamin C, and children from 3 years old receive 1 gummy per day. Nubi gummies are also vegan, and there are 60 gummies in a package. Aura Care KIDS cocoa, on the other hand, is sweetened with xylitol instead of sugar.