Vitamins for children

Often parents of children, especially small ones, cannot understand: what vitamins to give to children and what not? And what are the correct dosages of vitamins? We will tell you about this now.

Why do children need vitamins?

With their help, a child can develop quickly and easily. Vitamins are especially important for children, as they have the ability to regulate all processes in the body related to physiology and psychological reactions. If hypovitaminosis is observed, the child's growth processes may be disrupted, blood flow slows down and hematopoiesis worsens.

The immune system becomes weak and vulnerable with hypovitaminosis, the child can get sick very easily and quickly. His behavior is also a cause for concern for parents: the baby is capricious, screams, sleeps poorly, and is easily irritated. Therefore, the best solution is to choose the right vitamins for children, taking into account their age and lifestyle.

What are the dosages of vitamins for children?

If vitamins for children are used in incorrect doses, the child may receive either an excess or a deficiency of certain substances. This has a negative impact on the baby's health.

Parents should take note that vitamins for children come in pills or syrups. Pills are not very suitable for children under 3 years old, since they have not yet learned to swallow tablets. But liquid syrups are very convenient for babies to drink.

Both types of vitamins for children have their own characteristics: tablets, although inconvenient to take, have a clear dosage, which is difficult to make a mistake with. And syrups, although convenient to take, are very easy to make a mistake with the dosage when using, unless you use a specially dosed spoon or a glass with a dispenser.

Vitamins for children in products

Most natural products sold in stores need to be cooked, which leads to the loss of vitamins and minerals. Especially in winter, when berries, fruits and vegetables are consumed mainly frozen. It is important to understand that with each day of storage, the content of vitamins in products changes, and, of course, to the downside.

For example: if you store cabbage not in the refrigerator, but at room temperature, then after 1 day it will contain a quarter less vitamin C. If such a head of cabbage lies for 3 days, the ascorbic acid in it will decrease by 70%.

As for meat, when fried, pork contains 35% less vitamin B. If you stew the same meat, this substance will decrease by 60%, and if you boil it - by 80%. Therefore, be careful when preparing certain products for your child. Even if you decide to boil the meat, in order not to lose all the nutrients that are destroyed during heat treatment, do not pour out the broth. It will be useful.

How to choose vitamins for children?

When choosing vitamins for children, you need to consider not only the dosage, but also their compatibility with each other. And also that the multivitamin complex contains all the micro- and macroelements necessary for the baby.

Although it should be recognized that natural micro- and macroelements from products are the best that your son or daughter can get. Firstly, because the child's body perceives and assimilates them better. And secondly, because natural products contain the entire necessary vitamin complex in optimal combinations.

When and what vitamins are needed for children?

When children are actively growing, they especially need calcium. It promotes the growth and strength of hair, teeth and nails.

You can support your immunity and protect your nervous system with ascorbic acid. This is especially important when your child is stressed when entering kindergarten or school.

Such an important substance for a child's body as iodine is necessary for a child who lives in regions with a polluted climate. Then children need preparations with iodine.

If your child suffers from allergies, it is necessary to conduct an allergen test. To reduce the risks of their impact, it is important to select the necessary vitamins for children on the recommendation of a doctor. In particular, niacin, or nicotinic acid, is among the allergy fighters. These vitamins are abundant in such products as pork, lamb and beef, milk, hard cheeses, sesame and eggs.

If you prefer tablet vitamins for children, be sure to read their composition and make sure that these pills or syrups do not contain dyes and flavors. Vitamins for children, as recommended by a doctor, should be taken on average 2 times a year.

Vitamins for children under 1 year

Starting from birth, a baby needs to receive vitamins A, C and D for normal growth and development.

Multi-tabs Baby vitamins for children under one year are produced in the form of drops and contain optimal doses of vitamins A, C and D, which promote active growth and development of the newborn, the formation and strengthening of the musculoskeletal and immune systems, and also serve to prevent rickets. However, it should not be forgotten that only a pediatrician can prescribe vitamins to newborns, if necessary. Pasteurized milk can be used as a natural source of vitamin D. One liter of such milk contains about four hundred units of vitamin D. A natural source of vitamin C for children, starting from three to four months, is orange juice. At first, it can be slightly diluted with water, gradually increasing the juice content. Before use, it is advisable to strain the squeezed juice.

It should be taken into account that when breastfeeding, the child receives vitamins and other useful substances with the mother's milk, so before giving any vitamins to a newborn baby, be sure to consult a doctor, perhaps there is no need to prescribe them.

Vitamins for children from 1 year

Children from one year old can be given the vitamin syrup "Pikovit". It should be noted that it does not contain vitamin K, which provokes the risk of decreased blood clotting and a malfunction of the immune system. The amount of vitamin C in the syrup is safe for this age, and the combination of various B vitamins improves metabolic processes and helps increase appetite. The syrup contains nine essential vitamins: A, D3, B2, B6, B1, B12, C, PP, D-panthenol. Children aged one year should take the syrup one teaspoon twice a day (a total of ten milliliters of syrup per day). The syrup can be diluted with tea or water if necessary. If the child does not eat well, the syrup should be taken daily for thirty days. The next course is carried out in one to three months as prescribed by the doctor.

The drug for children from 1 year "Alphabet. Our Baby" contains a set of vitamins that are necessary to support the growth and development of the child. It is developed according to the recommendations for separate and simultaneous intake of substances and is hypoallergenic, since it does not contain coloring and flavoring substances and preservatives. Such vitamins for children are recommended for use to maintain and restore the normal functioning of the immune system, during the recovery period after an illness, to improve sleep and increase appetite, reduce increased excitability during nervous tension. Such vitamins are produced in the form of powder, from which a solution is prepared. The composition of the drug includes eleven vitamins and five minerals. Take "Alphabet. Our Baby" one packet of each type once a day during meals. The sequence of taking the packets can be any. The contents of the packet must be dissolved in thirty milliliters of warm boiled water and mixed thoroughly. The resulting solution after preparation should be drunk immediately.

Vitamins for children from 2 years old

Vitamins for children from 2 years old "Vitrum-baby" are produced in the form of chewable tablets in the form of animal figures and have a light fruity-vanilla taste and aroma. The drug is taken one tablet a day, chewing thoroughly. It is recommended to use after meals. Indications for the use of such a complex are hypovitaminosis, lack of minerals, weakened immunity, poor appetite. A very important point is taking vitamins to prevent colds, since it is at the age of two that many children already begin to go to nursery, and the risk of "catching" ARVI increases significantly. The drug also contains magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, manganese, iodine and other microelements and vitamins necessary for the baby. For children of two years old, vitamins "Multi-tabs baby" are also suitable. They have a pleasant raspberry-strawberry taste and contain eleven vitamins and seven microelements. The recommended dose of the drug is 1 tablet per day. These vitamins do not contain coloring agents, preservatives or sugar, which minimizes the risk of side effects.

Vitamins for children from 3 years old

Many children enter kindergarten at the age of three. In this regard, a stressful situation inevitably arises, even if the child looks calm. As a result of stress, the immune system weakens, and the risk of colds increases. That is why many children often get sick in the first period after entering a nursery or kindergarten. Taking vitamins for children from 3 years old helps the child to adapt physiologically to the group faster. Vitamins "Alphabet. Kindergarten" help to strengthen the immune system, adapt the child to increased emotional stress, and also stimulate the child's mental activity. The drug contains thirteen vitamins and nine minerals, including calcium, zinc, iodine, etc. The drug should be taken one tablet three times a day, the interval between doses should be from four to six hours. The daily dose of the drug is 3 tablets of different colors.

Vitamins for children from 4 years old

Starting from the age of 4, there is active growth of the musculoskeletal system, which is why calcium and phosphorus are added to vitamin and mineral complexes for this age group. Children aged four are allowed to take the drug "Pikovit 4+" (four to five lozenges per day). The drug is used for a lack of vitamins in the body, overwork, stress, poor appetite, unbalanced diet, weakened immunity.

Vitamins for children from 5 years old

For children from five years old, vitamins "Pikovit 5+" with a pleasant banana flavor are suitable. Vitamins A, C and E, included in their composition, are needed to maintain the normal functioning of the organs of vision, blood vessels, the immune system, for the growth of strong nails and hair. Iron, which is also part of the drug, prevents the development of hypoxia of organs and tissues. At the age of five, the child begins to actively prepare for school, therefore, mental stress increases significantly. To improve memory and attention, the baby needs iodine, which is also contained in "Pikovit 5+". Taking such vitamins is also recommended for children with low body weight, poor appetite, as well as weakness, drowsiness, decreased activity.

Vitamins for children from 6 years old

6 years is the age when a child becomes a first-grader and, therefore, in addition to stress, receives increased mental stress. To improve memory and attention, a child needs sufficient daily iodine intake. Vitamins for children from 6 years must necessarily include such microelements as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, as well as vitamins A, B, C, E. Vitamin A has a positive effect on the growth and condition of bones and skin, vision and immunity. Vitamin D is responsible for regulating the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. The vitamins and microelements that are necessary for children of six years of age are contained in the drug "Multi-tabs shkolyar". You should take 1 vitamin per day during or after meals. The duration of intake depends on the degree of deficiency of vitamins and microelements.

Vitamins for children from 7 years old

At the age of seven, the nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems continue to actively develop, and mental stress increases rapidly. In addition to the basic set of vitamins and microelements, the child needs to receive iron, copper, and manganese to maintain the functioning of oxygen in the tissues. Vitamins for children from 7 years old "Alphabet Schoolboy" help to increase mental activity, help the child quickly get used to increased stress, both emotional and physical, and also strengthen the body's defenses. The drug contains thirteen vitamins and ten minerals. Taking into account age needs, it includes iron, selenium, iodine, and calcium. The drug contains three types of tablets with cherry, apple, and banana flavors. Three tablets of different colors must be taken per day in any order. The interval between doses should be from four to six hours.

Vitamins for children from 8 years old

At the age of eight, a child should be given the same vitamins as at the age of seven. During school, there is a certain load on the organs of vision, posture, so special attention should be paid to whether the child receives enough vitamin A and D. To generally strengthen the body and reduce the negative impact of the environment, stress, infectious viral diseases, the child needs preventive intake of vitamin C. Vitamins for children from 8 years old: "Alphabet schoolboy", "Pikovit 7+", Vitrum junior, Kiddi pharmaton.

Vitamins for children from 9 years old

Due to the rapid growth of the body, children have an increased need for both proteins, which are necessary to strengthen organs and tissues, and vitamins and microelements, which are needed to normalize metabolism. Vitamins take an active part in the basic processes occurring in the body, so the child should receive a sufficient amount of them. Vitamins for children aged 9 do not differ in composition from those recommended for children aged 7 years. For the prevention and treatment of hypovitaminosis conditions, the following drugs are recommended for children aged 9: Pikovit 7+, Multi-tabs shkolyar, Alphabet shkolyar, Kiddi pharmaton, Vitrum junior.

Vitamins for children from 10 years old

Starting from the age of 10, the child's workload at school increases, emotional background changes may occur, which requires additional intake of vitamins and microelements. "Multi-tabs Junior" helps to reduce the negative manifestations of functional changes in a growing organism, reduce nervous tension associated with increased workloads. The drug contains thirteen vitamins and nine microelements that are necessary for active growth and development of the body. The recommended dose of the drug is 1 tablet per day. Children aged ten years are also suitable for use of such vitamin and mineral complexes as "Alphabet Schoolboy", "Pikovit 7+", "Vitrum Junior", Kiddi Pharmaton.

Vitamins for children to improve memory

Essential microelements and vitamins for children to improve memory, normalize brain activity and concentration:

• B1 (thiamine)
• B6 (pyridoxine)
• Vitamin E
• Selenium (Se)
• Zinc (Zn)
• Iodine (I)
• Iron (Fe)
• Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
• B12 (cyanocobalamin)

All the necessary vitamins and minerals for improving memory are contained in "Pikovit 7+", recommended for use in case of overfatigue and decreased concentration in schoolchildren. The drug is available in tablet form. The tablet should be sucked once a day after meals. The duration of admission is one month. If necessary, the course of admission can be repeated after two or three months after a preliminary consultation with a pediatrician.

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