5 of the best JUNIOR VITAMIN BOOSTERS

Supplements can help children who have to exclude food groups, are unwell or are fussy eaters. But many contain sugar and artificial additives at a time when you want the best quality forms of the nutrients. Check with your GP before using supplements, but here are five options if you think your little one needs a bit of support. More nutrition information at well-well-well.co.uk.

1 Better You Vitamin DLux Infant/Junior 15ml, from £5.95, betteryou.com

Children under the age of five are an at-risk group for Vitamin D deficiency so a daily supplement is a smart move. This is a naturally strawberryflavoured oral spray in a version for both infants and juniors. Taken under the tongue, it’s absorbed directly into the bloodstream for maximum efficiency.

2 Biocare Children’s Banana BioAcidophilus 60g, £16.85, biocare.co.uk

Nicely flavoured with freezedried banana, this tasty powder has no artificial colours or flavours and can be added to food or liquid for children of six months. This mix contains a broad spectrum of beneficial bacteria, ideal for supporting digestion after a course of antibiotics.

3 Bionutri Junior Elderberry Complex 30 capsules, £6.55, bionutri.co.uk

This is brilliant for immune support, as it contains a combination of antioxidants and beta glucans – natural fibre molecules that modulate and support the immune function. Suitable for children aged two and over, the capsule can be opened so you can easily sprinkle the powder over food or add it to a drink.

4 Viridian Viridikid Multivitamin & Mineral 90 capsules, £15.76, viridian-nutrition.com

If you’re looking for a good all-round multivitamin and mineral for your child, this is ideal. With no sugar, sweeteners, artificial additives or dodgy fillers, these specially designed tiny capsules are supereasy to swallow and are suitable for kids aged two to 14.

5 Eskimo Little Cubs Orange 210ml, £21.50, nutriadvanced.co.uk

Not many children like omega 3-rich oily fish, so this orange-flavoured oil is a lovely alternative as it can be taken straight off the spoon or stirred into a smoothie. Suitable for children aged over one, this is a highly pure blend providing a balance of omegas 3, 6 and 9 which are important for brain development.