Why the Right Vitamins Matter for your Child (and Why Some Are a Waste of Money)

Bare Biology

Optibac Childrens Probiotics

Mighty Kids Supplements

Now, let’s get one thing straight: when it comes to your childs vitamins and minerals, the absolute best source is your diet. There’s no escaping it—what you put in your body, quite literally, becomes you. Or, in this case, what you put in your child’s body determines whether they thrive or just trundle along. Food has the power to heal or harm, and yet, trying to get children to eat the right things can sometimes feel like an Olympic-level endurance event.

I mean, let’s be honest—crafting an organic, nutritionally balanced, Michelin-worthy meal for your child only for them to take one look at it, recoil in horror, and demand a bowl of dry pasta instead is enough to test anyone’s patience.

And that, my friends, is where vitamins come in to save the day.

When our daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic kidney condition a year ago, we dove headfirst into the murky world of supplements, determined to find the best options available. Now, here’s what we discovered: it’s not always about price. The most expensive vitamins aren’t necessarily the best, and the cheapest ones? Well, let’s just say if the first ingredient is sugar or glucose syrup, they belong nowhere near your shopping basket. The same goes for synthetic bulkers and fillers—if a vitamin tablet looks more like a chemistry experiment than something nature intended, it’s probably best avoided. (This article helped us cut through the nonsense: Organic Burst).

Now, I love a good bargain as much as the next person. If I can get something second-hand or at a discount, I will, and I will revel in that cheap dopamine joy for days. But vitamins? That’s where I draw the line. The cheaper, bulked-out, sugar-loaded versions aren’t just ineffective—they’re actively bad for you.

So, after much research, investigation, and general detective work, these are the supplements we trust for our children:

Mighty Kids Supplements

The reason we choose Mighty Kids Supplements:

• Liposomal formulas for better absorption

• Naturally preserved with sea buckthorn extract

• Free from sugar, GMOs, gluten, soy, and ethanol

  
  

We swear by their Vitamin C, Magnesium and Multivitamin.

They also offer an excellent Vitamin D/K2 and a soon-to-launch Omega-3.

You can find them here: Mighty Kids Supplements.

Bare Biology

We choose Bare Biology for clean, simple, high-strength supplements really do work.

• Vitamin D3/K2 Spray (Peppermint flavor)We switched to this after discovering that our

  daughter, due to her kidney condition, was losing vitamin D at an alarming rate. The hospital supplements? Useless. This spray? Her levels doubled within weeks—something doctors said was impossible. Turns out, quality matters.

• Omega-3 Oil If you can get your child to eat a tin of sardines every day, congratulations, you are a magician. For the rest of us, there’s this. A fantastic brain-boosting, anti-inflammatory supplement that’s easy to mix into their daily routine.

  
  

Find it here: Bare Biology or get £10 off your first order over £40 via Healf: Healf Discount.

Optibac

A strong immune system starts in the gut, but let’s face it—no child is going to start their morning with a plate of sauerkraut.

We use a mix of their kids' gummies and powders to keep things balanced. Optibac isn’t just a great product—their customer service is outstanding, and their in-house experts actually know what they’re talking about.

Get them directly from Optibac or use the Healf link above for a discount.

Other Immune-Boosting Superstars

• Mary Ruth’s Organics Elderberry Tincture (available on Amazon)

• Allitech Allicin Extract – a powerful garlic-based natural antibiotic and immune booster that has been a game-changer for us. We use just 1ml per day, and it replaces the need for prophylactic antibiotics. More on this magic here: Allitech.

  
  

Final Thoughts

The world of vitamins can be a minefield, but the key takeaway is this: not all supplements are created equal. The best ones aren’t necessarily the most expensive, but they are the ones made with integrity, bioavailability, and actual nutritional value in mind. When it comes to our children’s health, quality truly does matter.