In an ideal scenario, we’d all eat a well-balanced diet—and make sure our kids do, too. But that doesn’t always happen, and a vitamin can be a strategic way to help fill in nutritional gaps. Additionally, kids may be picky eaters, making it more challenging to ensure adequate nutrient intake. So, we looked at some of the popular vitamins for kids available today and asked our testing team to try them. 

Sure, our testers are not kids, but they shared their thoughts on everything from product packaging (including one option that came with stickers for decorating the bottle) to taste and texture. Because when we know our kids are getting the nutrients they need, it helps our work-life balance feel a little better.

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Our team of expert testers has tried hundreds of the most popular supplements on the market today, using our comprehensive supplement testing methodology to find the best products for most people.

Best Vitamins for Kids of 2026

• Best Vitamin for Kids Overall: Hiya Daily Multivitamin
• Best Gummy Vitamin for Kids: Grüns Kids
• Best Powder Vitamin for Kids: EllaOla Kids
• Best Vitamin for Kids Immune Support: SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas

Best Vitamins for Kids Comparison Table

Vitamins for Kids	Key Ingredients	Age Range	Form	Serving Size	Third-Party Testing
Hiya Daily Multivitamin	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, fruit and vegetable blend, and more	2 to 12 years	Chewable tablet	1 chewable tablet	Yes
Grüns Kids	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, core nutrient blend, and more	2 to 13 years	Gummy	1 pack	Yes
EllaOla Kids	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, organic fruit and veggie blend, and more	4 years and older	Powder	1 sachet	Yes
SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and more	4 years and older	Gummy	2 gummies	Yes

Hiya Daily Multivitamin
Key Ingredients	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, fruit and vegetable blend, and more
Age Range	2 to 12 years
Form	Chewable tablet
Serving Size	1 chewable tablet
Third-Party Testing	Yes
Grüns Kids
Key Ingredients	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, core nutrient blend, and more
Age Range	2 to 13 years
Form	Gummy
Serving Size	1 pack
Third-Party Testing	Yes
EllaOla Kids
Key Ingredients	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, organic fruit and veggie blend, and more
Age Range	4 years and older
Form	Powder
Serving Size	1 sachet
Third-Party Testing	Yes
SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas
Key Ingredients	Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and more
Age Range	4 years and older
Form	Gummy
Serving Size	2 gummies
Third-Party Testing	Yes

Best Vitamin for Kids Overall: Hiya Daily Multivitamin

Our Thoughts on Hiya Daily Multivitamin

Hiya Daily Multivitamin is a chewable tablet that contains more than 15 vitamins and minerals that the company says, “support immunity, growth, and development among kids.” The formula also includes a blend of 12 fruits and vegetables, and monk fruit extract and mannitol—a sugar alcohol naturally found in fruits, vegetables, and fungi—as the sweeteners. The company sends a pouch of vitamins directly to your home each month, for you to add to a refillable glass bottle. 

Our tester, Riley, tried this multivitamin and shared her thoughts. The first thing she noted was the “playful and cute” packaging, which “you can decorate with stickers,” and she also said the instructions—to take one tablet per day—were easy to understand. 

“No time of day is specified, and you don’t need to worry about taking it specifically with or without food,” said Riley. This makes it easy for busy and working parents to give their kid vitamins any time of day, whether before or after work. Riley rated the instructions a 5 out of 5.

The tablet itself is “about the size of a Skittle,” said Riley, adding, “It has a chalky texture that reminds me of Smarties candy, and there are a variety of different colors inside.” After trying the tablet she said, “It’s hard, not squishy like a gummy.” It was easy to eat, and she rated it a 5 out of 5 for how easy it was to swallow.

Riley said the flavor wasn’t exactly ideal, though, noting, “I wasn’t a huge fan of the taste. It was a little bit chalky, and the flavor tasted a bit artificial. It wouldn’t deter me from taking it, though.” She rated the flavor a 3 out of 5.

Specs

• Key ingredients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, fruit and vegetable blend, and more
• Form: Chewable tablet
• Serving size: 1 chewable tablet
• Price: $1.00 per serving

Best Gummy Vitamin for Kids: Grüns Kids

Our Thoughts on Grüns Kids

Grüns Kids Superfood Gummies have “60+ ingredients packed into a small pack of gummy bears,” according to the company website. The product purportedly supports growth and development, offers brain and clarity support, immune support, and “happy tummies.” The ingredient list also includes a “core nutrient blend” that contains digestive fiber, organic inulin root powder, organic shiitake mushroom extract, organic kale leaf and stalk powder, organic wheatgrass leaf powder, and more.

Sophia, a member of our testing team, tried Grüns Kids Superfood Gummies and said she loved the package design. “The bright yellow, red, and pink colors are really eye-catching, and it looks like something that would intrigue kids.”

The instructions said to take no more than one pack per day, which Sophia said was easy to follow. “The gummies come in little pouches, so each serving is already prepackaged,” she noted. You don’t have to count out individual gummies, she said, which is ideal for parents rushing out the door in the morning who can simply grab a package and tuck it in their child’s bookbag.

“I tried two flavors,” said Sophia, explaining, “The raspberry lemonade flavor was shaped like a lemon wedge and was purple. The strawberry flavor was shaped like a bear and was green. The gummy is very soft, like a fruit snack, and the serving size wasn’t too large. I felt like I could finish a packet without feeling like I was force-feeding myself.” She found the gummies easy to swallow, rating them a 5 out of 5 on that front.

Sophia also found these gummies pleasant to eat, saying, “I really liked the taste of the Strawberry Burst flavor. It was sweet, kind of like candy, but not overly sweet.” She thought the raspberry lemonade was slightly less tasty, saying it might be because that flavor is sugar-free. Sophia rated the taste a 5 out of 5.

“I think it’d be easy to fit these into my regular routine,” said Sophia, adding, “I could even pack them with my lunch as a little sweet treat or snack.”

Specs

• Key ingredients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, core nutrient blend, and more
• Form: Gummy
• Serving size: 1 pack
• Price: $2.39 per serving

Best Powder Vitamin for Kids: EllaOla Kids

Our Thoughts on EllaOla Kids

EllaOla Kids’ Essential Unflavored Multivitamin was developed in collaboration with pediatricians and pediatric dietitians, according to the website, and contains 19 vitamins and minerals “to support healthy growth and development for 4+ year olds.” This multivitamin is marketed as useful for “picky eaters,” as the vitamin is an unflavored and colorless powder that the company says is “easy to hide in kids’ favorite foods.” For example, the website says you could add this multivitamin powder to yogurt, milk, oatmeal, water, pasta, and more. There’s also no sugar, 15 organic fruits and vegetables, and no artificial sweeteners, dyes, or additives.

Paige, a member of our testing team, tried the Essential Unflavored Multivitamin and first noticed the packaging, saying, “I think it’s convenient that each vitamin powder is individually wrapped and you don’t have to measure it out yourself.” Additionally, she said, the box is easy to store and convenient for travel. 

The instructions say that children four years and older should take one packet at any time of the day, every day, and that it should be added to your food or beverage of choice. “The instructions include multiple steps and recommend that you don’t exceed the suggested dosage, and also recommend speaking to a physician for recommendations for children,” said Paige, noting, “I think the instructions are a little longer than they need to be.” She rated them a 3 out of 5.

As for actually taking the multivitamin, Paige said, “Each serving is in an individually wrapped packet that you can tear open and pour into food or liquid. It’s very small, and the actual powder is white.” Paige mixed the powder with water and said she didn’t taste anything because the powder was, true to the description, unflavored. 

For professionals who’ve already had a full day at work and don’t want to face a battle over vitamins, this flavorless option makes it easy to administer to kids. Paige rated it a 5 out of 5 for its easy swallowability, and a 3 out of 5 for taste to indicate it had a neutral flavor.

“I enjoyed this form of multivitamin,” said Paige, adding, “I think it would be a good way to get vitamins if I didn’t feel like swallowing a pill or chewing a flavored gummy, because sometimes I get tired of the flavors.”

Specs

• Key ingredients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, organic fruit and veggie blend, and more
• Form: Powder
• Serving size: 1 sachet
• Price: $1.67 per serving

Best Vitamin for Kids with Omega-3s: SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas

Our Thoughts on SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas

SmartyPants Kids Plus Multi & Omegas Multivitamin is formulated to “support kids’ growth and development with 16 daily nutrients,” and the company says that includes a blend of six nutrients to “support brain health.” Besides those nutrients, the formulation also includes organic cane sugar and organic tapioca syrup as sweeteners, plus natural flavors.

Paige, a member of our testing team, tried this one as well. She appreciated that, “The bottle has a child lock to prevent kids from opening it, but it would be easy for an adult to open.” The instructions appear on the back of the bottle and say that kids four years and older should take two gummies daily, with or without food. They also say to chew the gummies thoroughly, according to Paige, who rated the instructions a 4 out of 5.

“The gummy is round and looks soft, with a sugary, textured coating,” noted Paige, adding, “The size of the gummies may be large for younger kids, so parents would just have to make sure the kids chew thoroughly.” She rated them a 3 out of 5 for swallowability.

As for the flavor, “The gummies have a sweet, fruity taste,” said Paige. “The outer sugary coating is very crunchy. I did have a little bit of an unpleasant aftertaste and the gummy dissolved into a jelly-like texture that got stuck to my teeth,” she added, rating the flavor a 3 out of 5. 

On the upside, however, many kids like a gummy vitamin that almost seems like candy, so some working parents may feel like it’s worth the tradeoff to have an option their kid(s) will actually eat.

Specs

• Key ingredients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and more
• Form: Gummy
• Serving size: 2 gummies
• Price: $0.77 per serving

What Vitamins Do Kids Need? 

Heather Gosnell, M.D., a pediatrician and founder of Eat Plants MD Coach in Phoenix, says, “Most kids who eat a healthy, well-balanced diet don’t need vitamins. In my practice, I typically only recommend a multivitamin for picky or selective eaters who aren’t getting enough variety in their diet. The one exception is kids on plant-based or dairy-free diets, who need a reliable source of B12 and often a vitamin D supplement as well.”

Why Vitamins for Kids Matter to Professionals 

Busy professionals know work-life balance is important, including things like making sure they squeeze in a gym session even after a busy day of Zoom calls or poring over analytics. And that work-life balance extends to their family, too, as professionals who are also parents need to focus on their kids’ well-being.

For working parents who are frequently on the go, tied up in meetings all day, or just so focused on their to-do list that dinner plans happen at the last minute—and may not be as well-balanced as they’d like—sometimes a kid’s vitamin can help fill in any nutritional gaps. We don’t recommend a vitamin for all kids, though, as that’s something to be discussed with your child’s healthcare provider.

How We Tested and Selected the Vitamins for Kids

Here’s what we considered when choosing our lineup.

Taste and Texture

We focused on taste and texture because that encourages consistency in taking a supplement—and this is especially true for kids. Our lineup includes a range of textures, including chewable tablets, gummies, and even a powder formulation, to suit a variety of preferences.

Formula

We looked for ingredient lists that included essential vitamins and minerals in appropriate amounts, and we worked with a registered dietitian during testing who reviewed this information. We were looking for effective and safe formulas, with clinically supported dosages. Additionally, because we know some parents prefer to avoid sugar or artificial sweeteners, we included a range of options—including sugar-free vitamins, vitamins sweetened with sugar, and vitamins sweetened with alternatives like monk fruit extract and sugar alcohols.

Third-Party Testing

We looked for products that have been third-party tested, as the FDA doesn’t test supplements for safety or efficacy. 

Value

Price doesn’t always tell the full story, so here’s the cost per serving as well. While there’s considerable variation, think about what matters most to you—whether having a sugar-free option, a vitamin with individually packaged servings, or something else—and keep that in mind when examining price. For some people, paying more for certain features is well worth it.

Vitamins for Kids	Price	Servings	Cost per serving
Hiya Daily Multivitamin	$30	30	$1.00
Grüns Kids	$66.99	28	$2.39
EllaOla Kids	$49.99	30	$1.67
SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas	$22.99	30	$0.77

Hiya Daily Multivitamin
Price	$30
Servings	30
Cost per serving	$1.00
Grüns Kids
Price	$66.99
Servings	28
Cost per serving	$2.39
EllaOla Kids
Price	$49.99
Servings	30
Cost per serving	$1.67
SmartyPants Kids Multi & Omegas
Price	$22.99
Servings	30
Cost per serving	$0.77

Benefits of Kids’ Vitamins

According to Dr. Gosnell, “The main benefit of a multivitamin is filling nutrient gaps for picky eaters who aren’t getting enough variety from food alone. For omega-3s, I’d rather see kids get them through diet from things like fish, flax seeds, and chia seeds instead of relying on a supplement, since food sources come with added fiber and nutrients you can’t replicate in a pill.”

What to Avoid in Kids’ Vitamins

Dr. Gosnell identified a few key things to watch for when shopping for a multivitamin for kids: 

• Products that lack third-party testing: “When purchasing any vitamin or supplement, I highly recommend looking for a product that’s undergone third-party testing, like USP verification,” says Dr. Gosnell.
• Added sugars: Additionally, she says, “I’d avoid gummy vitamins with added sugars, which can cause cavities.”
• Unfounded health claims: Dr. Gosnell also says to avoid products that come with “big health claims that aren’t backed by science.”

How to Find the Best Vitamins for Your Kids

When looking for a vitamin for kids, here are some things to consider.

Your Kid’s Diet

If your child has any food allergies or other dietary restrictions, or is simply a picky eater, they may be missing out on certain nutrients. Make sure to talk to your child’s healthcare provider about whether a vitamin supplement is necessary.

Flavors

You can generally find a wide array of flavors available today—and even flavorless options that can be mixed with foods and beverages—so consider which flavors your child enjoys and look for those.

Form

As you can see from the products in our lineup, kids’ vitamins come in lots of different forms—everything from gummies to powders. Make sure to choose a form your child is likely to actually take.

Cost

We calculated the cost per serving of each vitamin and found it ranges from 77 cents to $2.39 per serving. That’s a pretty big difference, so consider what your budget allows as well as what’s most important to you in a kid’s vitamin. You may find that it’s worth it to pay more for a certain feature.

Fortune’s Final Thoughts

Our favorite vitamin for kids is Hiya Daily Multivitamin, a chewable tablet low in added sugar as the formula includes monk fruit extract and mannitol (a type of sugar alcohol). It’s made for kids ages 2 to 12 years old, though be sure to speak with your child’s healthcare provider to determine whether a vitamin is necessary.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most effective vitamins for kids?

“When I see kids who are highly selective eaters or eating a diet heavy in processed foods, I recommend they start a multivitamin to help meet their nutritional needs,” says Dr. Gosnell, adding, “I prefer chewables over gummies since gummies get stuck in teeth and can lead to cavities.”

Do kids really need vitamin supplements?

Dr. Gosnell says, “I recommend kids eat a variety of whole foods, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and nuts or natural nut butters with minimal processed foods and added sugars. There’s no evidence that kids benefit from a multivitamin when they’re already meeting their nutritional needs through a healthy, well-balanced diet.”

What vitamins should a child take daily?

We recommend speaking with your child’s healthcare provider to determine whether your child would benefit from any kind of daily supplement, like a multivitamin. As Dr. Gosnell notes, children who eat a well-balanced diet don’t necessarily benefit from taking a multivitamin.