How to Choose the Right Vitamin Gummies for Your Child: Top Tips for Success

How to Choose the Right Vitamin Gummies for Your Child: Top Tips for Success

Find the Right Vitamins That Fit in Your Family's Routine:

With so many options available—from gummies to liquids and even some powders—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent. Do I need a multivitamin!? Something for sleep? Maybe something for teeth? You may begin to feel like you need it all—but where to even start? We’ve got you covered with the right solution.

Meeting your child’s nutritional needs through diet alone can be a real challenge—especially if you’re dealing with the world’s pickiest eater! Vitamin gummies offer an easy way to fill nutritional gaps and address potential issues caused by deficiencies. Peace of mind for you and a happy, healthy child.

Even if you’ve found the right vitamin to meet all their needs, the next battle is getting your child to take it and be consistent with it. Of course, liquids, powders, and large tablets can be tough for little ones to swallow—and if they’re inconsistent with their routine, then the benefits will be much slower to see. Finding a vitamin that works for them and they look forward to taking is the battle won!

Novomins offers a wide range of the best kids’ vitamin gummies in the UK, supporting everything from immunity and growth to mood, brain health, and sleep. Click here to find your solution.

Here at Novomins, we of course champion gummies, but that’s not just because of the great reviews from hundreds of moms and kids; our gummies are backed by science too. We have a team of nutritional experts and scientists that make sure our gummies are of the highest standard. And on top of that, they’re third-party tested by Eurofins, a world leader in food and pharma independent testing.

Are all Kids Multivitamins Created Equal?

Definitely not! While some kids' vitamins might be packed with flavours kids love, they often come with a hidden downside—added sugars, artificial colours, preservatives, and other nasties. These ingredients can leave you with a product that’s more about taste than health.

On top of that, not all multivitamins are formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of growing children, and some may lack the essential vitamins and minerals necessary for their development.

What to Look for in Your Kid’s Vitamins?

  • The Most Important—What are the Key Nutrients and Ingredients?
    There are many vitamin supplements available, but often these do not include minerals. The NHS recommends a formula that includes both vitamins and essential minerals.
    Look for key nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, and E, as well as B vitamins, calcium, and zinc, which support growth, immune health, and overall development.
  • Natural Sources: What else is in it? 
    Choose gummies with nutrients from natural sources rather than synthetic additives (made through chemical processes). Check it’s free from common allergens (like gluten or dairy) and unnecessary preservatives. Natural preservatives, such as citric acid, are better as they maintain freshness without relying on artificial chemicals.
  • Bioavailability: How their Body Absorbs and Makes use of the Vitamins Within 
    This is how well the body can absorb and use a particular vitamin. Vitamins that contain natural ingredients, for instance, would be easier to absorb than synthetic ingredients. Choosing nutrients with high bioavailability means your child is more likely to get the full benefit from the vitamins or minerals they consume.
    Novomins gummies are scientifically formulated to deliver high absorption. The lining of the mouth doesn’t just serve as a taste receptor and protective barrier; it also has the ability to absorb nutrients (buccal absorption). Meaning the absorption of nutrients starts  from the first chew.
  • Quality of Ingredients 
    Look for certifications for purity and potency, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
  • Taste and Texture 
    It’s no use getting a multivitamin that meets the criteria, if your child does not stick to taking it. Getting their stamp of approval is key. Novomins gummies have been approved by the world’s fussiest eaters.

For more guidance, the NHS offers a list of recommendations to consider when choosing children’s vitamins in the UK.

Can you Recommend a Kid’s Multivitamin?

Novomins Kids Multivitamin Gummies hit every mark. Each gummy contains 13 essential vitamins and minerals, making them one of the best vitamin gummies in the UK. Plus, they're  vegan, gluten-free, and Halal, making them suitable for a variety of dietary needs. With a delicious strawberry taste, and a soft, chewy texture, these gummies are loved by kids.

Novomins Kid’s Multivitamin Gummies have been featured in the UK’s top publications, such as OK,  GlamourThe Observer,  The IndependentHello, Natural Health, and  The Standard. They’ve also been voted Best Kid’s Gummies in the BestReviews.guide 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.  

Novomins vegan range is proudly certified by The  Vegan Society, the charity that coined the word ‘vegan’ in 1944. Each product undergoes rigorous evaluation by The Vegan Society to ensure it meets the highest vegan standards, guaranteeing quality, integrity, and ethical sourcing.

Reviews from our Toughest Little Critics

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Daily Recommended Intake of Vitamins and Minerals for Kids

Nutrient 1 – 3 years

4 – 8 years


 

9–13 years

Vitamin A


 

300 ug

400 ug


 

600 ug


 

Vitamin C


 

15 mg


 

25 mg



 

45 mg



 

Vitamin D


 

500 mg

 

700 mg

 

1000 mg


 

Vitamin E 6 mg 7 mg 11 mg
Vitamin K 30 ug

55 ug


 

60 mcg
B6 30 mg

40 mg


 

60 mg
B12 0.9 mcg 1.2 mcg 1.8 mcg
Calcium 700 mg 1,000 mg 1,300 mg
Zinc 3 mg 5 mg 8 mg

How do I Make Sure my Kid takes their Vitamins?

Establishing a set time each day—like first thing in the morning—can be helpful. Having a routine supports healthy habits, whether it's brushing their teeth, doing homework, or taking their vitamins. Kid’s love routine.

If your child likes the flavour and the texture of their vitamin gummie, they’ll look forward to taking them, and will remind you if you forget.

Benefits of Novomins Kid’s MultiVitamin Gummies:

Advanced ingredients

Each gummy is packed with vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin, choline, inositol, zinc, and iodine, offering complete nutritional support. Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7, is crucial for children’s growth and development. It also contributes to the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

Novomins holistic range covers all aspects of your child’s growth and development. Gummies are natural, formulated by experts, and backed by science. Novomins also offers nutritional solutions for the whole family– mumdad and the kids.

High-absorption factor

Novomins gummies are scientifically formulated to deliver high absorption. The lining of the mouth doesn’t just serve as a taste receptor and protective barrier; it also has the ability to absorb nutrients (buccal absorption). Meaning the absorption of nutrients right from the first chew.

Deliciously convenient

Getting your kids to take their essential vitamins will never be a struggle again. Unlike messy powders or chunky, hard-to-swallow supplements, Novomins Gummies are convenient to take on the go. 

  Novomins® Kids  Multivitamin Gummies

  •  Dose—1 gummy per day: ages 3 and up 
  •  Certifications: 3rd-party tested for purity & potency by  Eurofins, Europe’s largest independent testing laboratory
  • Recommended by Health Authorities: Follows  UK Health Department guidelines
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 PROS

  • 13 essential nutrients in one gummy 
  • Includes Vitamin A, C, D, E, B6, B12
  • Contains biotin & folic acid
  • Includes minerals: zinc, choline, inositol, and iodine.
  • Natural gummy: no artificial additives or preservatives
  • Vegan Certified, gluten-free, and Halal
  • Available on a convenient top-up subscription. 
  • Delicious strawberry taste
  • One month supply

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Where to Buy the Best Children’s Vitamin Gummies in the UK:

Novomins Vitamin Gummies can be purchased directly from their website. By ordering on subscription, running out of your favourite gummies will never be a problem. Other perks include discounts, flexible delivery dates, and easy cancellations or changes.

Never miss a discount code; sign up to the Novomins mailer here. Plus, you’ll learn expert tips to stay on top of your health.

Online retailers (click below)

In-store retailers

  • Holland and Barrett
  • Superdrug
  • Chemist Warehouse
  • Distinct Distribution

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References:

  1. Choosing a multivitamin and mineral supplement for children. (n.d.). Cambridge University Hospitals.  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/choosing-a-multivitamin-and-mineral-supplement-for-children/
  2. Website, N. (2024, June 4). Vitamins for children. nhs.uk.  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/weaning-and-feeding/vitamins-for-children/
  3. Choosing a multivitamin and mineral supplement for children. (n.d.-b). Cambridge University Hospitals.  https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/choosing-a-multivitamin-and-mineral-supplement-for-children/
  4. Wagner, C. L., Shary, J. R., Nietert, P. J., Wahlquist, A. E., Ebeling, M. D., & Hollis, B. W. (2019). Bioequivalence Studies of vitamin D gummies and tablets in Healthy Adults: Results of a Cross-Over Study. Nutrients, 11(5), 1023.  https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11051023

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AUTHORED BY

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Dr Peter McQuillan
BDS, MFDS P1, Dip Ortho Founder & Chief Formulator
With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector, Dr McQuillan is a highly esteemed professional in the healthcare space.

REVIEWED BY

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Akil Memishi
BSc Hons Pharmacology, ICH GCP Founder & Chief Clinical Researcher
Akil Memishi, co-founder of Novomins, combines his extensive clinical research experience with a passion for developing scientifically-backed nutritional products.
Review Date:
15 November 2024
Next Review:
14 November 2026
Published On:
15 November 2024
Last Updated:
15 November 2024