ViridiKid™ Multivitamin & MineralViridian

ViridiKid™ Multivitamin & Mineral is suitable for children from 3 years of age. The following multivitamins are suitable for children from 1 year:

Every Day Powder by Vitals: https://www.vitaminstore.nl/en/product/vitals-every-day-powder-powder-254120 (1 scoop (2.5 grams) per day)

Vitamin Powder by Orthica: https://www.vitaminstore.nl/product/orthica-vitamin-poeder-poeder-556 (1 scoop (2 grams) per day)

Yes, these small capsules can be very easily opened by twisting the two halves apart.

It is best to mix the powder with a small amount of yoghurt or porridge. Vitamins and minerals have a relatively strong smell and taste, so do not mix it with an entire bottle of milk, as the child will likely refuse the whole bottle. Instead, mix it with a small amount of milk, or for example, a spoonful of yoghurt, so that it can be consumed in one or two sips or bites. Mixing with yoghurt will probably be more agreeable than mixing with milk.

From this perspective, and also considering the amount of vitamin D in the product (only 7 mcg per capsule and in the form of D2, which must first be converted to D3 in the body) and the absence of vitamin A, it might be better to give the child the Animal Parade Baby Plex drops. The Baby Plex provides the recommended daily dose of 10 mcg of vitamin D for young children, in the form of D3 (immediately absorbable). The Baby Plex also provides vitamin A (450 mcg) and approximately the same amount of vitamin C (44 mg). It has a much more pleasant taste than the contents of the Viridian capsules. The downside is that it is less comprehensive.

Another option is the Kinder D Multi Liquid from Optimax. This is also suitable for children around 2 years old, with 10 mcg of vitamin D3, 562 mcg of vitamin A, plus various other vitamins and minerals. However, this formula lacks vitamin C, due to the taste (vitamin C is very sour). You could combine the Kinder D Multi with the Liposomal Vitamin C (a liquid product), in a dose of half a millilitre. This would then provide 100 mg of vitamin C per day.

Combining with the Viridian probiotics is perfectly fine. This probiotic powder is easier to mix with, for example, milk, as it is virtually odourless and tasteless. It is slightly acidic due to the 50 mg of vitamin C that a 1 gram serving provides.