If your toddler is anything like mine, then you know how difficult it is to get him or her to eat properly. If you struggle with the same problem, then know that you are not alone! I am constantly worried about whether my son is getting enough veggies or nutrients...but if I'm being honest, there are a lot of days where mac + cheese comes to the rescue. Between working full-time, and balancing two kiddos, life can get pretty hectic! Of course, with Ethan growing and learning so much every day, it goes without saying that a balanced diet is crucial for creating healthy habits and setting him up for success.
One thing Ethan has always loved is gummy treats--but of course, rewarding a child with candy has its own set of problems, which is why I was super happy to discover L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™. They look and taste like his beloved gummy treats, which is great for my 3-year-old, but they deliver essential nutrients--which is great for me! And less mommy guilt and stress is always a good thing too.
L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™ are gluten-free, and are made with natural fruit flavors and colors derived from fruits, vegetables and plants. This great tasting kid’s gummy vitamin helps support your children’s healthy habits and while satisfying their palettes.
Another fun fact: They meet the recommended daily intake of fruits & vegetables, moderately active girls and boys would need to eat 1.5 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of vegetables a day*...which is HUGE! I know sometimes we simply can’t eat all the fruits and vegetables we need to in a single day. So it is great that L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™ can help us meet the recommended daily intake of key vitamins.
They're available at most major retailers like Target, Costco, Walmart, and Walgreens. More information can be found here.
L’il Critters™ Gummy Vites™ have become a fun part of our morning routine. Ethan is more eager to eat his breakfast and get into his car seat knowing that he gets "rewarded" with his gummies. Meanwhile, I'm just happy we're ensuring that he is getting the right nutrients. It's really a win-win overall!
Do you have the same worry as I do? If so, let me know how you're overcoming the nutrition battle in the comments below for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
This is a sponsored post for which I’ve received free product and/or compensation, but the opinions are 100% my own.
*SOURCE: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fruits and Veggies More Matters® April 2016. Available here.
Thanks and good luck!
xo natasha
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We use these exact vitamins to help balance out the kids' diets!
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My kids eat pretty well. We keep healthy foods in our house and my kids do take multi vitamins daily.
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I worry about my kids' nutrition. They all take vitamins.
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I worry that my son and daughter do not get enough vitamins and minerals and that is why we take vitamins to make sure that they are getting enough. We eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and veges!
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My kids eat a lot of fruits but not veggies I tend to end the day with a pedisure.
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of course i worry about my son's nutrition. all he eats are bagels! ;) he will eat other foods if i make him. i make him eat gummy vitamins to help supplement what he's missing.
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I do not worry about that too much: I feed them good balanced meals and ensure all of it with vitamins or vitamin enriched smoothies.
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Yes, it's definitely a worry. Our child likes a good number of fruits and veggies but she also likes treats so it's a struggle to find a good balance.
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I love these vitamins and may sneak one myself every once and a while :)
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taking vitamins
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I try to include fresh fruits and vegetables whenever possible! And we all take our vitamins to supplement what we miss :)
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I worry about my childrens' nutrition. They take vitamins and eat lots of fruits and veggies.
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I have a toddler and baby who are pretty good eaters but I think that proper nutrition is something most moms worry about!
ReplyDeleteMy whole family is *trying* to eat more colorful produce to get the nutrients and vitamins we need.
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a multivitamin is important for both children as well as adults
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I do not have this issue because I do not have kids. But my mom had this issue with me because I was such a picky eater who only like meat and potatoes. Can you believe I am a vegetarian now? hahahaha
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