Vitamins & textures

Flavour(s)

Banana flavour (PIL lists banana flavour among ingredients)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Thin drops; glycerol base. Not oily like peanut-oil products. Sweetish banana note may help or put off sensory-sensitive children — try a tiny taste only after professional advice.

Key contents

Vitamins A, C and D (government-aligned Healthy Start children’s formula)

Age banding (label)

From birth to 4th birthday (scheme eligibility rules apply; not needed if ≥500 ml infant formula/day)

Practical notes

Free for eligible families on the NHS Healthy Start scheme in England/Wales/NI. Ask midwife/health visitor or local collection point. Suitable for vegetarians and halal diets per NHS Healthy Start information; free from milk, egg, gluten, soya and peanut residues according to the scheme site. Exact microgram strengths can vary by leaflet revision — check the current bottle.

NHS Healthy Start — getting vitamins

Flavour(s)

Natural flavour/aroma of the vitamins (not a fruit flavour)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Yellow/brown liquid; characteristic vitamin smell/taste. Contains refined peanut (arachis) oil — oily mouthfeel possible. Also contains sucrose. Not the same as Dalivit (no peanut oil; different vitamin A strength).

Key contents

Vitamins A, D2, B1, B2, B6, nicotinamide (B3), C (licensed multivitamin drops)

Age banding (label)

Babies and children from birth to 12 years (per PIL)

Practical notes

Not the same as Dalivit Oral Drops: Abidec contains refined peanut (arachis) oil — do not use if allergic to peanut/soya; Dalivit does not use peanut oil and has higher vitamin A per dose, so they are not interchangeable millilitre-for-millilitre. UK supply of Abidec drops has been intermittent (pharmacy supply notifications); pharmacists may suggest alternatives. Always check the current pack.

Abidec Multivitamin Drops — patient leaflet

Flavour(s)

No named fruit flavour on SmPC; yellowish-orange liquid

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Slightly viscous yellowish-orange liquid. Contains sucrose. No peanut oil (unlike Abidec). Higher vitamin A per dose than Abidec — relevant if comparing products with a clinician.

Key contents

Vitamins A (higher IU than Abidec per 0.6 ml), D2, B1, B2, B6, C, nicotinamide

Age banding (label)

Licensed from 6 weeks of age (infants/children; older ages as directed)

Practical notes

Not the same as Abidec Multivitamin Drops: Dalivit has no peanut oil, but higher vitamin A per dose — not interchangeable ml-for-ml; discuss with GP/pharmacist/dietitian. Supply has also been intermittent at times. Contains sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate (E219).

Dalivit Drops — leaflet summary

Flavour(s)

Natural orange (Swiss Alpine malt; orange oil on some labels)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Sweet syrupy liquid with malt; orange note. Can stain and may leave residue. Manufacturer directs mixing into usual milk or water for younger infants — not from the teaspoon directly in the youngest age band. Not the same as Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops (syringe, smaller volume) or Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops (D-only olive oil).

Key contents

14 vitamins/minerals including A, C, D3 (10 µg per 5 ml), B vitamins, iron, zinc, copper — plus malt extract

Age banding (label)

6 months to 4 years

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops (4–24 months, syringe) or Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops (vitamin D only in olive oil from birth). Contains iron (excess harmful to young children — keep out of reach). Contains gluten from barley malt. Colour may darken after opening (iron). Vegetarian; not vegan (vitamin D from lanolin). Food supplement, not a medicine.

Vitabiotics — Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid

Flavour(s)

Malt (Swiss Alpine malt); some pack copy also mentions orange

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Measured with included syringe. Sweet malt taste. Smaller volume than the 5 ml liquid — may suit children who refuse spoonfuls of syrup. Not the same as Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops (D-only, olive oil, no malt/iron).

Key contents

Vitamins A, C, D plus B vitamins, iron, zinc and L-lysine (14+ nutrients; check current label for exact list)

Age banding (label)

4 to 24 months (manufacturer age banding)

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid (syrup, 6 months–4 years) or Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops (D-only olive oil drops from birth — no iron, no malt). Contains iron — overdose risk in the household. Contains barley malt (gluten). Food supplement. Confirm age directions on the box before use.

Vitabiotics — Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops

Flavour(s)

No fruit flavour — natural olive oil base only

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Oil drops in olive oil — oily mouthfeel, no malt syrup. Measured with included dropper (0.5 ml). For 0–6 months manufacturer directs drop-by-drop onto nipple/teat; from 6 months into usual milk or water. Distinct from the multi-vitamin drops (malt, iron, many nutrients).

Key contents

Vitamin D3 only — 10 µg (400 IU) per 0.5 ml daily dose

Age banding (label)

From birth to 4 years

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Drops or Wellbaby Multi-vitamin Liquid — this is vitamin D only (no A, C, iron or malt). Ingredients: olive oil and vitamin D3. Vegetarian; gluten-free; no artificial flavours/colours/sweeteners. Made in a site that may handle nuts/peanuts — manufacturer states not suitable for nut/peanut allergy. Food supplement. Do not stack with other vitamin D products without advice.

Vitabiotics — Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops

Flavour(s)

Orange

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Oil drops (sunflower seed oil / MCT base) — oily mouthfeel. Can be mixed into food or drink, or taken directly. Citrus orange flavour.

Key contents

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) only — typically 100 IU (2.5 µg) per drop on the liquid-drops pack; other Pro D3 liquids list different IU strengths (e.g. 2000 IU/ml, Forte) — check the label on the bottle you hold

Age banding (label)

Manufacturer materials: infants/children (commonly stated from 6 months for the 100 IU drops) — follow labelled age and clinician advice

Practical notes

Vitamin D only — not a multivitamin. Multiple Pro D3 formats and IU strengths exist (100 IU/drop drops; separate higher-strength liquids such as 2000 IU/ml and Forte) — always match the pack strength to clinical advice; do not assume bottles are interchangeable. Free from peanut and soya per pharmacy product information. Do not stack multiple vitamin D products without advice.

Pro D3 — Liquid Drops (100 IU/drop)

Flavour(s)

Natural orange (orange oil extract)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Sweet syrupy liquid with malt and orange note — spoon dose, not a chewable or Soft Jelly pastille. Can stain; may leave sticky residue. Distinct mouthfeel from Smart Chewable / Immune Chewable tablets.

Key contents

15 nutrients per 5 ml including vitamins A, C, D3 10 µg, B vitamins, E; iron 5 mg; zinc; copper; iodine — plus malt extract 500 mg

Age banding (label)

4–12 years (not under 4; 4–10 years 5 ml; 11–12 years 10 ml per label)

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellkid Soft Jelly Pastilles, Smart Chewable, or Immune Chewable — liquid syrup with malt, different nutrient mix and iron level. Contains iron — keep out of reach of younger children; overdose risk. Contains gluten from barley malt; sugar and glucose liquid. Vegetarian. Made in a site that may handle nuts. Food supplement.

Vitabiotics — Wellkid Multi-vitamin Liquid

Flavour(s)

Chocolate and marshmallow

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Fine spray onto the inside of the cheek — no tablet, no gummy chew. Sugar-free (xylitol). Flavour is sweet/chocolate-marshmallow rather than fruity; some ARFID children prefer this, others refuse novelty flavours. Not a Haliborange Softie (different brand, spray vs gummy).

Key contents

14 nutrients including vitamins A, C, D3 (10 µg), K1, B-complex, iodine, selenium — no iron

Age banding (label)

1 year and above

Practical notes

Not a Haliborange Softie — BetterYou oral spray is a different product and brand (cheek spray, not a gelatine gummy). Contains vitamin K — unsuitable with some anticoagulants; seek medical advice if relevant. Vegetarian. Food supplement.

BetterYou — Multivitamin Kids Oral Spray

Flavour(s)

Orange; strawberry (separate packs)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewy gelatine softie — sweet, fruity, sticky. Bovine gelatine (not vegetarian). Sugar + glucose syrup. Texture is often a deal-breaker or a win for sensory-driven ARFID; do not assume “kids like gummies”. Not the same as Haliborange Iron Softies or Calcium & Vitamin D Softies (different nutrients).

Key contents

Vitamins A, C, D, E, niacin, B6, B12 (7 vitamins; no iron/zinc in this Softies line)

Age banding (label)

3–12 years

Practical notes

Not the same as Haliborange Iron Softies (iron + vitamin C only; pectin gelling — check label) or Haliborange Multivitamins Calcium & Iron chewable tablets (chalky chewable, not a softie). Food supplement. Soft vitamin D per softie is lower than many liquid multis — check the label if vitamin D dose is under discussion with a clinician. Bovine gelatine.

Haliborange — Multivitamin Softies

Flavour(s)

Strawberry

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewy softie — strawberry flavour, sweet/sticky. Standard kids’ pack uses pectin as gelling agent (not bovine gelatine on the current manufacturer ingredients list — confirm on the pack you buy; themed variants can differ). Not the same as Multivitamin Softies (seven vitamins, no iron) or Calcium & Iron chewables.

Key contents

Iron 2.5 mg and vitamin C 12 mg per softie (not a full multivitamin)

Age banding (label)

3–12 years (children over 3 years)

Practical notes

Not the same as Haliborange Multivitamin Softies or Multivitamins Calcium & Iron chewable tablets. Iron-focused softie only — does not replace a multi if other vitamins are the gap under discussion. Contains iron — keep out of reach of younger children; overdose risk. Current manufacturer page ingredients list pectin (no gelatine listed) plus sugar/glucose syrup; themed Frozen Softies packs can use bovine gelatine and a different nutrient list — always read the pack. Food supplement.

Haliborange — Iron & Vitamin C Softies

Flavour(s)

Strawberry (brand category listing)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewy softie — fruity/strawberry. Bovine gelatine (not vegetarian). Sugar + glucose syrup. Not a multivitamin softie and not the Calcium & Iron chewable tablet.

Key contents

Calcium 140 mg and vitamin D 5 µg per softie (bones/teeth focus — not a full multi)

Age banding (label)

3–12 years (children over 3 years; 1–2 softies daily per label)

Practical notes

Not the same as Haliborange Multivitamin Softies, Iron Softies, or Multivitamins Calcium & Iron chewable tablets. Calcium + vitamin D only — no iron on this Softies line. Bovine gelatine — not vegetarian. Food supplement. Confirm flavour and allergen lines on the pack (themed packs exist).

Haliborange — Calcium & Vitamin D Softies

Flavour(s)

Mixed fruit (lemon, raspberry, strawberry, apple flavourings)

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewable tablet (not designed to be swallowed whole). Low sugar; xylitol sweetener — excess may loosen stools. Firmer chew than Soft Jelly pastilles. Citrus/fruit acidity. Not the same as Immune Chewable (orange & lemon; 24 nutrients) or the liquid.

Key contents

21 nutrients per tablet including vitamins A, C, D3 10 µg, B-complex, E; magnesium; iron 7 mg; zinc; copper; manganese; selenium; chromium; iodine; flaxseed oil powder 114 mg

Age banding (label)

4–12 years (not under 4)

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellkid Soft Jelly Pastilles (no iron; bovine gelatine), Wellkid Immune Chewable (orange & lemon; 24 nutrients including bioflavonoids/grapeseed; D3 12.5 µg), or Wellkid Multi-vitamin Liquid (syrup with malt). Food supplement. Contains iron — keep out of reach of younger children; overdose risk. Vegetarian. Vitamin E from soya (allergen on ingredients list — check current label). Made in a site that may handle nuts/peanuts.

Vitabiotics — Wellkid Smart Chewable

Flavour(s)

Orange and lemon

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewable tablet (not designed to be swallowed whole). Low sugar; xylitol and sucralose — excess xylitol may loosen stools. Firmer than Soft Jelly; citrus orange/lemon rather than mixed-fruit Smart Chewable flavour.

Key contents

24 nutrients per tablet including vitamins A, C, D3 12.5 µg, B-complex, E; iron 7 mg; zinc; magnesium; minerals; plus flaxseed oil powder, citrus bioflavonoids, betacarotene and grapeseed extract

Age banding (label)

4–12 years (not under 4)

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellkid Smart Chewable (mixed fruit; 21 nutrients; D3 10 µg), Soft Jelly Pastilles (no iron; gelatine), or Wellkid Liquid (syrup). Food supplement. Contains iron — keep out of reach of younger children; overdose risk. Vegetarian. Vitamin E from soya (allergen on ingredients list). Made in a site that may handle nuts. Manufacturer: no need to take an additional multi-vitamin with this product.

Vitabiotics — Wellkid Immune Chewable

Flavour(s)

Strawberry or orange

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Soft chewable jelly (not hard tablet). Sugar-free sweeteners (maltitol/sorbitol) — excess may loosen stools. Bovine gelatine (not vegetarian). Citrus acidity in orange variant. Not the same as Smart Chewable / Immune Chewable tablets or Wellkid Liquid.

Key contents

11 vitamins (B-complex, C, D3 10 µg per 2 pastilles, E) plus flaxseed oil — no iron, calcium or zinc in this pastille

Age banding (label)

4–12 years (not under 4)

Practical notes

Not the same as Wellkid Smart Chewable or Immune Chewable (those tablets contain iron and minerals; Soft Jelly does not) or Wellkid Multi-vitamin Liquid (syrup with iron and malt). Food supplement. Designed to be chewed, not swallowed whole. Bovine gelatine — not vegetarian.

Vitabiotics — Wellkid Soft Jelly Pastilles

Flavour(s)

Orange

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Chewable/crunchy tablet — chalky mineral mouthfeel possible (calcium + iron). Sweet orange. May contain lactose in flavourings (check current label — milk allergen on some packs). Not a Softie gummy.

Key contents

Vitamins A, C, D, B1, B2, B6, niacin, plus calcium and iron

Age banding (label)

3 years and over

Practical notes

Not the same as Haliborange Multivitamin Softies or Iron Softies (those are gummies) or Calcium & Vitamin D Softies (calcium + D only, no iron). Contains iron — keep out of reach of younger children; overdose risk. Iron can taste metallic and contribute to constipation in some children. Vegetarian per brand FAQ for this product. Food supplement.

Haliborange — Multivitamins Calcium & Iron

Flavour(s)

Banana and vanilla

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Powder mixed into cool drinks or sprinkled on food. Banana/vanilla flavour; xylitol sweetener (excess may loosen stools). Graininess or flavour change in accepted foods can trigger refusal — some families trial in a tolerated drink first under dietitian guidance.

Key contents

Broad multi including vitamins A, C, D3 (10 µg per 2.5 g), K2, B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and other minerals (see manufacturer table)

Age banding (label)

From 6 months (dose scoop varies by age band on label)

Practical notes

Contains iron. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans per manufacturer. Practitioner-facing brand often used when mixing into food is preferred to tablets. Food supplement — not a substitute for dietetic assessment.

BioCare — Children’s Complete Multinutrient

Flavour(s)

Forest fruits

Texture / mouthfeel (ARFID-relevant)

Dissolved drink — cloudy solution is normal (fat- and water-soluble vitamins). Fruit flavour; fizz and “medicine drink” smell can be a hard no for some ARFID children. Not a capsule to open.

Key contents

23 vitamins and minerals including A, D3, B-complex, C, E, K1, folic acid, iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine and trace elements

Age banding (label)

6 years and above

Practical notes

Not the same as adult Forceval (soluble or capsules) — Soluble Junior is the manufacturer’s current junior food-supplement format for children 6+; adult Forceval strengths and formats differ and are not interchangeable. Contains iron. Vegetarian (vitamin D from lanolin — not vegan). Older Forceval Junior hard capsules are no longer the current junior offering. Sometimes listed on NHS formularies for children who cannot swallow tablets; still discuss with the clinical team.

Forceval — Soluble Junior