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The 30-second answer
The NHS advises vitamin D for babies from birth (8.5 to 10 mcg), a supplement with vitamins A, C and D from 6 months to 5 years, and 10 mcg vitamin D in autumn and winter for older children. No vitamin prevents colds on its own; what really protects is a flu vaccine from 6 months and handwashing. The cheapest options are vitamin D drops at EGP 53 and an A, C and D syrup at EGP 145. One supplement at a time.
Do vitamins boost a child’s immunity in winter?
- The vitamins that are advised: the NHS recommends that all children from 6 months to 5 years have a supplement with vitamins A, C and D every day.
- Vitamin C and colds: Harvard says there is no evidence that megadoses of vitamin C prevent colds in the average person, though they may modestly shorten them in some groups.
- Young children are at higher risk: the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children under 5, especially under 2, are at higher risk of serious flu complications.
- What really protects: the same source recommends a flu vaccine every season for everyone from 6 months, washing hands often, avoiding sick people and covering coughs.
Birth to 1 year: vitamin D
- Breastfed babies: the NHS says babies should have 8.5 to 10 mcg of vitamin D every day from birth, even if the mother takes vitamin D.
- Formula: babies having more than 500 ml of formula a day do not need a supplement, as formula is fortified.
- Maximum: babies under 12 months should not have more than 25 mcg (1,000 IU) a day.
#1
From birth400 IU per doseCheapest
Limitless Baby D Drops Vitamin D3 – 15 ml
The cheapest way to give a baby vitamin D
EGP 53
EGP 3.5 per ml · 15 ml
- The page says 1,600 IU per ml, so a quarter dropper (0.25 ml) gives 400 IU, or 10 mcg
- Drops with a graduated dropper, from Limitless (Eva Pharma), per the page
- EGP 53 for a 15 ml bottle
Heads-up: Measure the dose exactly with the dropper; the NHS says babies under 12 months should not have more than 25 mcg a day
6 months to 5 years: vitamins A, C and D
- Every day: the NHS advises a supplement with vitamins A, C and D daily at this age, and 10 mcg vitamin D all year from 1 to 4 years.
- One supplement: do not give a child 2 supplements at the same time, as too much of some vitamins can be harmful.
- Cod liver oil: do not give it with vitamin drops, as it also contains vitamins A and D.
#2
A + C + DContains ironAmounts listed
Mr. Bear Plus Multi-Vitamin + Iron – 160 ml
A syrup with vitamins A, C and D in listed amounts
EGP 145
EGP 0.9 per ml · 160 ml
- The page lists per 5 ml: vitamin A 600 mcg, C 60 mg, D 200 IU, plus B vitamins and 3.33 mg iron
- The page says 10 ml after breakfast
- EGP 145 for 160 ml
Heads-up: 10 ml gives 1,200 mcg vitamin A and the age is not stated; ask a paediatrician about the dose for your child’s age
#3
SyrupCheapest syrup
Limitless Kids Multivitamin Syrup – 140 ml
A low-priced vitamin syrup
EGP 112
EGP 0.8 per ml · 140 ml
- The pack says it contains lysine and 17 vitamins and minerals
- A syrup; the pack says it supports normal growth
- EGP 112 for 140 ml, or EGP 180 for 250 ml
Heads-up: Amounts, age and dose are not on the page, so read the pack or ask a pharmacist
Gummies for older children
Gummies are easier for children who refuse syrup, but they look like sweets. If you are choosing between forms, see our kids vitamins: syrup, gummy or powder?. The NHS advises 10 mcg vitamin D a day in autumn and winter for children over 4, with a maximum of 50 mcg for ages 1 to 10.
#4
From 3 yearsVeganCheapest gummies
Superkids Multivitamin Gummies – 60 gummies
The cheapest gummies here
EGP 185
EGP 3.1 per gummy · 60 gummies
- The page says suitable from 3 years, vegan and gluten-free
- The pack says 13 nutrients
- EGP 185 for 60 gummies, or EGP 315 for 120
Heads-up: Vitamin amounts and the dose are not on the page; gummies look like sweets, so keep them out of children’s reach
#5
18 nutrientsGummies
Limitless Kids Multigummies – 90 gummies
Vitamin and mineral gummies
EGP 320
EGP 3.6 per gummy · 90 gummies
- The pack says vitamins and minerals, 18 key elements
- The page says the suitable age is on the pack
- EGP 320 for 90 gummies
Heads-up: Amounts are not on the page; do not give it with another supplement containing the same vitamins
#6
With zincA + C + E
Jelobin Multivitamin Gummies – 60 gummies
Gummies with vitamin C and zinc
EGP 300
EGP 5.0 per gummy · 60 gummies
- The page lists vitamins A, C and E, folic acid and zinc
- A gummy may be easier than tablets
- EGP 300 for 60 gummies
Heads-up: Amounts, dose and age are not on the page, and the pack says Jeloben; ask a pharmacist before giving it
#7
From 2 yearsD3 + calcium
Nature’s Way Kids Bones & Muscles Gummies – 60 gummies
Vitamin D and calcium in a gummy
EGP 1,790
EGP 29.8 per gummy · 60 gummies
- The page says ages 2 to 3 take 1 gummy with 10 mcg vitamin D3 and 162 mg calcium; from 4 years, 2 gummies with 20 mcg and 325 mg
- It also has vitamin K1, magnesium and phosphorus
- EGP 1,790 for 60 gummies
Heads-up: The page calls it a multivitamin but the pack says bones and muscles; 2 gummies have 4 g added sugar, and it is the priciest here
Comparison table
| Product | What is in it | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limitless Baby D Drops Vitamin D3 – 15 ml | Vitamin D3 only | From birth | EGP 53 |
| Limitless Kids Multivitamin Syrup – 140 ml | 17 nutrients + lysine | Not stated | EGP 112 |
| Mr. Bear Plus Multi-Vitamin + Iron – 160 ml | A + C + D + B + iron | Not stated | EGP 145 |
| Superkids Multivitamin Gummies – 60 gummies | 13 nutrients | From 3 | EGP 185 |
| Jelobin Multivitamin Gummies – 60 gummies | A + C + E + zinc | Not stated | EGP 300 |
| Limitless Kids Multigummies – 90 gummies | 18 nutrients | On the pack | EGP 320 |
| Nature’s Way Kids Bones & Muscles Gummies – 60 gummies | D3 + calcium | From 2 | EGP 1,790 |
Common mistakes
- Two supplements together: a multivitamin syrup plus vitamin D drops can double the dose; choose one.
- Big doses of vitamin C “for immunity”: there is no evidence they prevent colds, and Harvard says more than 2,000 mg a day in adults can cause diarrhoea and stomach upset.
- Gummies left on the table: they look like sweets and a child may eat many; keep iron syrups in particular out of reach.
- Skipping the vaccine: vitamins do not replace the yearly flu vaccine from 6 months.
- Eating little? Vitamins are not appetite boosters; see do multivitamins increase appetite?.
Important safety notes
- The NHS says an iron overdose can be fatal for young children, so keep any supplement with iron out of their reach.
- Vitamin D maximums: 25 mcg under 1 year, 50 mcg from 1 to 10 years, and 100 mcg from 11 to 17, per the NHS.
- One supplement only, and never more than the label dose.
- If your child is ill and getting worse, see a doctor; vitamins do not treat infections.
- If your child has a long-term condition or takes medicines, ask a paediatrician before any supplement.
Not sure which one?
Beseha pharmacists answer on WhatsApp. Tap the “Ask a pharmacist” button, tell them your child’s age and weight, whether they are breastfed or formula-fed, and any supplement they take, and they will help you choose.
FAQ
What is the best vitamin for kids’ immunity in winter?
No vitamin prevents infections on its own. The NHS advises a supplement with vitamins A, C and D for children aged 6 months to 5 years, and the CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine from 6 months.
Does a baby need vitamin D?
Yes if breastfed: 8.5 to 10 mcg a day from birth. Babies having more than 500 ml of formula a day do not need a supplement.
What is the vitamin D dose for children?
The NHS advises 10 mcg a day all year from 1 to 4 years, and 10 mcg in autumn and winter for children over 4.
Does vitamin C prevent colds in children?
Harvard says there is no evidence that vitamin C megadoses prevent colds in the average person, though they may modestly shorten them in some groups.
Can I give my child more than one supplement?
The NHS advises against giving a child 2 supplements at the same time, and against giving cod liver oil with vitamin drops.
What is the maximum vitamin D for children?
25 mcg a day under 1 year, 50 mcg from 1 to 10 years, and 100 mcg from 11 to 17, per the NHS.
Are gummies better than syrup?
The form matters less than the amounts inside. Gummies are easier for some children but look like sweets, so keep them out of reach.
Read next: vitamin D deficiency in Egypt and kids vitamins: syrup, gummy or powder?.
The bottom line
From birth: vitamin D if breastfed. From 6 months to 5 years: one supplement with A, C and D. Older children: vitamin D in autumn and winter. More important than any vitamin: the flu vaccine and handwashing, and only one supplement at the label dose.
Shop kids’ vitamins at Beseha →
Sources
- NHS: Vitamins for children
- NHS: Vitamin D
- CDC: Children and flu
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Vitamin C
- NHS: Iron deficiency anaemia
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