Kids’ Nutrition, Vitamins & Wellness Guide

Vitamin D affects everything from behavior, sleep, growth, and immune function. Without it toddlers and kids become restless and cranky, and are more vulnerable to picking up viruses. During the summer months, outdoor activities in the sun mean children get extra exposure to Vitamin D, which makes up for any gaps in their diet. Once the temperatures drop and the days become shorter however, parents need to make sure kids have a daily source of this vital nutrient. Here’s the signs your child might need a Vitamin D supplement. 

Once the temperatures drop, the chances of your kid picking up a bug seriously increases. More time spent indoors means children are interacting in closer proximity to one another, with recirculated humid air, creating the perfect climate for viruses to thrive. While it’s impossible to prevent your child coming into contact with common colds in Winter, there are some measures you can take to ensure their immune system is strong and healthy and ready to fight off any sickness as quickly and effectively as possible. 

From toddlers to adults, EllaOla’s unflavored multivitamins make it easy to support everyday nutrition at every stage—without sugar, artificial ingredients, or choking hazards.

If your child gets enough sleep but still wakes up groggy, cranky, or unfocused, the missing piece may be sleep quality—and that’s where magnesium comes in.

It is not only food that pick eaters turn away, they often refuse to drink liquid vitamins or eat gummies as well. This can leave parents at a loss as to how to get nutrients into their little ones. 

Multivitamins are designed to fill the nutrition gaps in children’s diet and ensure they have all the vitamins and minerals they need to grow and develop at a healthy pace. While it can be hard to tell if their bone mass is improving or if their immune system is strengthening straight away, there is another big indication a supplement is having a positive impact on a child’s overall well-being. 

Children, especially toddlers absorb vitamins quicker than adults due to the consistent growth needs of their rapidly changing bodies. 

Children’s gastrointestinal tracts are still developing, making them more delicate than an adult's. This affects the digestive and absorption process, which is why kids should take their vitamins with food or drinks to avoid an upset stomach. 

Fish, liver, beef, chicken, lamb, and pork are all great natural sources of iron, but they are also the types of dishes that fussy eaters point blank refuse to eat. Iron is one of the most important nutrients for children as it plays a vital role in transporting oxygen to the brain, aiding cognitive function, supporting growth and development, as well as helping to build red blood and immune cells and muscles. 

While Vitamin C and D get the lion-share of attention when it comes to kids’ nutrition, there is actually another combo that is vital for children to consume to ensure they grow and develop properly. Babies, toddlers, kids, and teens, all go through different stages of rapid physical growth that is incredibly demanding on their bodies. 

If your child is having trouble winding down at the end of the day, there are two nutrients that their body may be lacking. Magnesium and Vitamin D play an essential part in relaxing the nervous system and regulating melatonin, both of which are vital for achieving a full night of quality sleep. During intense periods of growth and learning, kids need to be well rested in order to develop both physically and mentally. This is why it is so important for them to have a sufficient intake of Vitamin D and Magnesium. 

When you're on the road (or in the air), kids’ already-picky eating often becomes even more limited. That’s why EllaOla Toddlers’, Kids’, and Teens’ Unflavored Multivitamins are a game changer for holiday travel:

If bedtime feels like a nightly endurance test—restlessness, bouncing around, trouble settling—you’re not alone, and many parents are looking for a gentler way to help their kids unwind without sugary gummies or melatonin. That’s why experts are turning to magnesium glycinate—especially EllaOla’s new Unflavored Magnesium Glycinate for Kids, a clean, gentle, science-backed option for even the pickiest or most sensitive kids.