By the time your baby is about 6 months of age – but not before 4 months – breast milk or formula will no longer provide all the nutrition they need for healthy growth. Eventually your baby will increase the amount of solid food they eat, until they are able to eat 3 small meals a day with the rest of the family.

Ideally, kids should get their vitamins from a balanced, healthy diet ,given the reality of time-crunched parents, those well-rounded, home-cooked meals aren’t always possible.

Which Kids Need Vitamin Supplements?

• Kids who aren’t eating regular, well-balanced meals made from fresh, whole foods
• Finicky eaters who simply aren’t eating enough
• Kids eating a lot of fast food, convenience food, and processed food
• Kids on a vegetarian or a vegan diet (they may need an iron supplement), a dairy-free diet (they may need a calcium supplement), or other restricted diet
• Kids who drink a lot of carbonated sodas, which can leach vitamins and minerals from their bodies
• Kids with chronic medical conditions such as asthma or digestive problems, especially if they’re taking medications. (Be sure to talk with your child’s doctor before starting a supplement if your child is on medication.)

Nutrition is crucial at every stage during childhood and it is very important to ensure that children are getting their nutrition even through their drinks.