You’ve just had a baby, you go through the series of obligatory pediatrician visits and at some point you are given the typical purple drippy stuff also known as liquid baby vitamins.
My babies are grown, but I remember thinking to myself what the heck is in this stuff?
Not much.
The first four ingredients are not particularly impressive; Glycerin, Water, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80.
Propylene Glycol is an additive that is also used in antifreeze….hmmmm – do I really want an infant ingesting that?
Polysorbate 80 – has been linked to infertility — it’s basically a chemical food stabilizer – what’s that doing in an infant vitamin?
After that the label says it has a bit of A, C, D and a tad bit of Iron. Don’t forget the artificial flavors and colors.
It’s the most widely recommended product for babies.
Where’s the nutrition?
*Babies develop 75% of their brain capacity from birth to the age of 3 – did you know that ?
*After the age of two it’s time to watch fat content, as to avoid the development of obesity, disease and other
health problems
*By the age of 5 - 90% of their brain development is complete. Complete!
Those first 5 years are crucial!
The high quality infant toddler formula that I recommend to every single new mother I know is a tasteless powder that goes in any liquid or mush one can get it into
23 essential vitamins and minerals – the most complete infant product on the market!
tooth friendly - yikes – that purple stuff can actually discolor an infant’s teeth
It also has 100% of the daily value for B Vitamins – a significant nutrient for brain function and health
*Above Data from the EUFIC 2005
On a daily basis be assured that your infant/toddler is getting a consistent daily value of nutrients. Give them their vitamins.
The brilliance of the powdered formula is you can adjust the dosage, until they are ready for a quality chewable.
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Karen Hanrahan ~ Wellness Educator/Nutritional Consultant/Blog Author
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Did not know about this, thanks for sharing.
My pleasure, if there are folks you know who appreciate this type of information please pass it on!
Thanks for the precious info you share with us. Keep posting,
Your very welcome!!
thats one thing about these so called medicine they have for are children when you look at the ingredients they are words i never heard of so how do we know its safe. i gave that same medicine to my son as a baby i never knew of those ingredients i assumed it was fine consering the doctor recomended it that it was fine i know know to do my homework thanks for the advice
That was exactly my experience too. I think it’s OK to question the Dr. You are welcome here anytime
That’s great information i really impressed knowledge about Infant Toddler Multi -Vitamin. thanks for this useful information.
Can youadd this to milk? It doens’t mention it in the directions….
yes you can add this to milk …
Propylene glycol is the “environmentally safe” antifreeze now. Ethylene glycol is the stuff that will make you and your pets sick if ingested. I’m not saying its safe, but I agree on the thought of why its in there. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks on the vitamin info!!!
you’re welcome Ben –