2 yo needs a supplement of B vitamins. What's the appropriate dosage? - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

newyorkny · 05-13-2006, 08:21 PM

I couldn't find anything specifically for kids. Most multi vitamins don't have all the B's in them. Thanks in advance!

Ilovetocruise · 05-13-2006, 08:50 PM

How do you know that your child needs B vitamins? If your pediatrician told you that, they should also tell you the dosage and which vitamins to take. I would not supplement a 2 year old, other than the usual Flintstones vitamins, without a doctors approval

easyrider09 · 05-15-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilovetocruise

How do you know that your child needs B vitamins? If your pediatrician told you that, they should also tell you the dosage and which vitamins to take. I would not supplement a 2 year old, other than the usual Flintstones vitamins, without a doctors approval

Right on. A 2 year old can wait for vitamins until he or she reaches 12. then start out on a childrens multi vitamin. As the child grows older- he or she can work their way up to higher doses.

Mari526 · 05-19-2006, 11:22 AM

Make sure your 2 year old is getting the b vitamins in his diet. Include a variety of food such as poultry, legumes and whole grains. If he is deficient it is probably diet related.