Penta-vite

[Snacks]

A couple of mums in my playgroup have recommended this to me. (I complain that Natty just doesn't eat much.)
They say it made their kids a lot more alert, and gave them an apetite boost.
Has anyone on here had a similar experience they would like to share? Do you think kids vitamins are worthwhile, or is it normal that she doesn't eat much?

[Jaycee]

I'm interested in this thread too, DS doesn't eat that much either.
Anyone have anything to share?

[Tinks]

I used to give penta vite to my son when he was younger. It seemed to work well from what I remember, he's 12 now so was a long time ago.

If she's not eating much it's worth giving it a try.

[Liz]

I've just started DS on it a few days ago. The chewable ones. He's been sick since starting preschool a few weeks ago, and has been picking at his food. He seemed to be very run down, dark circles around his eyes and seemed tired a lot.

It's really picked him up and he's eating like a horse again. We've never had problems with his eating or appetite before, so it's mainly to help him recover from picking up bugs at preschool. I'm not planning on him having it everyday, just while he gets back on his feet and eats properly again!

I don't see the harm in it. I know I feel better when I remember to take my vitamins hehe.

[Snacks]

Thanks for the input, girls. I have bought some and she took some yesterday and today. (I'll see how it goes and let you know, Janine!)

[ShootingStar]

I give it to DS as he is SOOOOOO fussy its not funny. Wont touch ANY vegies, only fruit he eats is banana (will have a little apple/pear at preschool but never will at home).. eats like a sparrow.. etc etc.
I really notice the difference in him since starting it on it. He is less whingy, will listen and understand etc. He still has his moments but he is so much more well behave and yeh definately more alert on it. I guess its the same for anyone.. when youre lacking in vitamins you dont feel the best either.
Hes never been into lollies so i give him the liquid form. He just has it straight from the saringe.
So yeh, if your child isnt eating a stable diet then i would definately recommend it.

[mrsmac]

OMG I am so getting DS some of this then if it improves their mood too! He is like your's Kell, only eats bananas no veg. Maybe DD1 should have some too LOL

[Mum030709]

Have had my DD on this stuff for just short of 4years.. By far THE BEST thing I ever did!
Our paediatrician also said it was the best thing I could have done for her..

[Liz]

Dunno about mood improvements LOL. Maybe a bit

DS doesn't actually like the chewables, but he still chews it for me. I preferred the chewable because I didn't want him to associate it with medicine. Not that he has a problem with medicine usually, unless he's really really sick and really really doesn't want it. LOL.

[Snacks]

I didn't realise it came in chewable form, LOL! Just bought the liquid. Both nights she has swallowed it and said, "yummy, yummy" PMSL! So no probs there

[Liz]

Chewable is only for 3 & over. But there's also liquid for up to 12yrs I think? But yeah, I went with chewable.

[Snacks]

Ah ok. The one I got was for 1-12 year olds, I think! Interesting that such a large age range would have the same requirements?

[Jaycee]

That'd be great if you could let me know how you get on Amy!
Do you think 15 months is too young to start giving it?

[Snacks]

The box says it is suitable beyond 12 months, so theoretically I see no problem with it.
My friends from playgroup started their kids on it at about 20 months aparently.

[Jaycee]

Thanks for that!