Kids Multivitamin Chewable

Knowing when to give your kid a multivitamin is an important skill to acquire

Contrary to popular belief, multivitamins should not be used every day.

A multivitamin is a supplement to your kid's diet, environment and lifestyle.

If your kid's diet, environment and lifestyle are depleting or not providing enough nutrients, then supplementing with Kid's Multivitamin Chewable may be helpful.^†

If your kid is eating very well, on vacation, relaxed and in a good mood with good energy, then, during these times, consider skipping their multivitamin.

To give you an idea, I typically give my sons a multivitamin a few times a week.

However, if I notice they are dirtying their genes by staying up way too late, changing time zones, eating poorly or being very active with sports, I will support them with their multivitamin.^†

If I notice them in a good mood in the morning and full of energy, I don't give them their multivitamin. Why? They are showing signs of clean genes. Clean genes already have sufficient nutrients on board.

Here are moments that help you identify when to give your kid a serving of Kids Multivitamin Chewable:^†

• They are not eating as healthy as you would like.
• They are participating in sports.
• In the morning, they are dragging with low energy and low mood.
• In the early afternoon, they are brain dead and tired.

Why This Formula Uses Methylfolate and Methylcobalamin:

This multivitamin provides a blend of Quatrefolic® methylfolate and folinic acid alongside methylcobalamin(MecobalActive®) and adenosylcobalamin. This combination is designed to support kids who need active, methylated forms of folate and B12 for healthy neurotransmitter production, energy, mood, and focus.^†

Many children do very well with methylated nutrients. These active forms are already in the body-ready state, supporting healthy methylation, which plays a role in everything from how your kid thinks and feels to how they grow and develop.^†

The addition of folinic acid alongside methylfolate provides a broader spectrum of folate support. Folinic acid participates in DNA synthesis and cellular growth, while methylfolate directly supports the methylation cycle. Together, they provide comprehensive folate coverage.^†

Dual-form B12 — methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin — supports both the methylation cycle and mitochondrial energy production. Methylcobalamin works alongside methylfolate to support healthy homocysteine levels and neurotransmitter function, while adenosylcobalamin supports cellular energy in the mitochondria.^†

Key Tip:

Start with less than the suggested serving size. You can always give more — but you can't take back what's already been swallowed.

I really like giving ½ the suggested serving size with breakfast. I do not like giving a full serving size as it can be too stimulating, causing your kid to be irritable and impatient.

For kids 1 to 3 years old, this means you cut the chewable tablet in ½ and put the other ½ back in the bottle.

Only give the other ½ of the suggested serving size in the afternoon, no later than 1 pm, if, and only if, you notice they are dragging or need some support for after-school activities.

If you notice at bedtime they are restless, having difficulty falling asleep, then do not give them their afternoon serving. If you didn't give them their afternoon serving and they are still restless before bed, then consider giving them ½ the suggested serving with their breakfast. If you’re already giving ½ the suggested serving and restlessness continues, reassess whether this multivitamin is the right fit for them at this time. Every child responds differently, so it’s important to pay attention to how your child is feeling and adjust accordingly.

Important — Methylated Nutrients Are Powerful^†:

Because this formula contains methylfolate and methylcobalamin, it is important to pay closer attention to how your child responds — especially during the first week.

Some kids thrive on methylated nutrients right away. Others may need a slower start.

If you're introducing methylated nutrients for the first time, start with ½ a chewable tablet with breakfast and observe for a few days before increasing.^†

Side Effects:

Have you noticed your kid experiencing any of these since starting this multivitamin:

• more irritable or restless
• experiencing headaches more frequently
• difficulty falling asleep
• increased hyperactivity or emotional reactivity

If so, pause Kid’s Multivitamin Chewable for a few days.

See if those symptoms go away or change significantly.

If you see your kid's symptoms change by stopping the multivitamin, here are some very useful tips to apply:

• Use the supplement less frequently. Assess how they are feeling before you give them their multivitamin. They may only need it a few days a week. If you're already using it only a few days a week, go down to two days a week
• Reduce the serving size that you gave by ½. For example, if you gave 1 chewable, give ½ a chewable with breakfast — and only breakfast.
• What other supplements are you using? I often see parents giving additional B vitamins. Unless advised by your health professional, do not give additional B vitamins along with our multivitamins.

If you've tried reducing the serving size and frequency and your child is still not tolerating this formula well, it may be the methylated nutrients. Some children are sensitive to methylfolate and methylcobalamin.

In this case, consider switching to Kid's Multivitamin Chewable MF, which uses folinic acid and non-methylated B12 forms (adenosylcobalamin and hydroxocobalamin) instead. It provides the same comprehensive nutritional foundation without the methylated forms.^†

The key is really paying attention to your kid. How are they doing before you give them their multivitamin? It literally takes 30 seconds of observation, a 20 second mental recap of how they slept and ate the day before along with 10 seconds of mentally reviewing their upcoming day's events.

With these tips, you will be nourishing your kid and your relationship with them.^†