Medicines

I give my toddler a liquid multivitamin to help him during the winter months (probably will give all year tho) We use Mary Ruth's

Yes daily vitamin with probiotic. Cool bath and compress. Skin to skin contact. If it's not staying under 103 and baby is irritable or uncomfortable then and only then would I give a fever reducer. Look for something more natural. Matys or zarbees brands

I give a multivitamin from Dr. Greenmom daily in addition to immune booster and probiotic. Also, you can put cold wet cotton socks on her feet and then wool socks over those at bedtime.

multivitamins from Earthley daily, all year long along with an elderberry immune booster

I don’t give multivitamins because my son eats well. I do give him Mary Ruth’s elderberry drops during winter

For fever we do a long play time in cool water and I watch him closely for any signs of lethargy. I give him Genexa at night because I don’t feel comfortable with the thought of him having a fever while by himself in his room ❤️‍🩹

My 22mo eats well, so no multivitamin but do give vitamin D. I do think multivitamins and supplements in general can play a helpful role in bridging nutritional gaps but am also aware that many contain harmful heavy metals or don’t actually contain the vitamins they are advertised as, so for now we just give vitamin D

@Anne just a suggestion: look into Earthley & Dr. Green Mom. They test their products for heavy metals & chemicals, & they’re made from plant based herbs. multivitamins can still be importation for kids that eat well. i’m very selective with what i give my girls & i still give them a multivitamin to make sure they’re getting their complete daily doses.

I second what @Nestlē✨ said!

@Ana Moore yep that one. but just fyi, this one is not a complete multivitamin. it doesn’t provide vitamins A, D, E or K. they have other products that do provide those vitamins. Dr. Green Mom is more complete, but from I’ve found it’s not a great source of vitamin E.

@Nestlē✨ both of these companies have publicly posted warning letters from the FDA for product false claims.

@Anne oh ok. well i don’t trust the FDA lol. they approved vaccines that contain formaldehyde, aluminum & acetone among other crazy ingredients to be injected into infants & children (humans in general). not to mention all the other products that are considered “safe” for human consumption, while containing toxic chemicals. i trust holistic & natural approaches that have been proven to heal our bodies & that have healed my girls. but that’s another conversation. 🤷🏽‍♀️ i think that’s kind of the point of this group. i could be wrong.

@Nestlē✨ gotcha! we are coming from two completely different schools if thought. I 💯 agree that the FDA does not do a good job keeping us safe from many things that can harm us, but I do pay attention to warnings it issues: like food recalls and company warnings. I am personally wary of any company that doesn’t post their third party testing information publicly (which I couldnt find for either companies). We trust Megafoods supplements as they contain a slew of certifications such as glyphosate free, non-gmo, and organic in some cases. They’re created in a ISO9001 certified lab and tested for heavy metals, contaminants, yeast, mold and potency. Some of their formulations were created in collaboration with Dr Low Dog who is an extremely respected in the world if herbal medicine. Her book “healthy at home” is our go to for home remedies

@Nestlē✨ ive also heard biochemist Dr Rhonda Patrick speak highly of Nordic Natural’s zero sugar kids multi vitamins. A serving size is 4 so she said she gave 2 to her child when they were 2-3years old. https://www.nordic.com/products/zero-sugar-kids-multi-gummies/?variant=39472184328376

@Nestlē✨ nice i missed that! ah yes that testing is from 2023 but shows they do prioritize transparency

@Anne Nordic Naturals is not plant based. so instead of using whole fruits & vegetables &/or herbs to create their supplements, they’re created with synthetic vitamins. also, with company warnings like the one pertaining to Dr. Green Mom, it looks they have an issue with the company & their recommendations because if everyone followed natural/holistic remedies instead of using prescription/otc drugs & vaccines, that billion dollar industry would cease to exist. which is why companies & advocates like Dr. Green Mom are so hard to find & not advised or advertised at all. There is so much information out there that is intentionally hidden.

@Nestlē✨ like i said, i dont give my child supplements other than vitamin d. her bloodwork shows her nutrient levels are great by eating a variety of whole foods. I was just sharing products that are recommended by experts (and moms) in the nutrition field 🫶🏽 i too prefer to take whole food based supplements which is why i personally take megafoods.

@Anne so why even suggest that one? lol. anyway, have a good one!✨

@Nestlē✨ because you gave me unsolicited parenting advice on supplements i should give my child and it seemed like you wanted to discuss supplements. Also there are other people on this thread who may be considering giving their children supplements. Not everyone has access to smaller brands like the ones you brought up. Nordic naturals can be found at many drugstores and grocery stores. Theres pros and cons to everything- just sharing what ive learned from leading experts in the field of nutrition

@Anne oh ok. well i personally don’t follow leading experts. they tend to back & be backed by the fda. like i said earlier, i think that’s the point of this group. i could be wrong. hope you have a good rest of your day.

@Anne I just realized you said I gave you “unsolicited parenting advice” lmao. I gave you a suggestion bc you said many brands contain heavy metals & use false advertising. which are usually brands that are mainstream, heavily advertised & recommended by “leading experts.” And for a second, you were going to take the suggestion until you found a letter from the FDA 😂 but like i said: you have a good one.

@Nestlē✨ i totally understand the conspiratorial thought, but there are voices of reason out there who are antiestablishment and actually pushing the field of nutrition and medicine forward … Dr Rhonda Patrick and Dr Low Dog’s work is super interesting and beneficial if you’re interested in learning more!

@Anne i’m not. have a good night.✨