Kids Growth & Development

Safe and proven growth vitamins for kids

Childhood is a time of active growth and development for the body. Getting enough vitamins and minerals is particularly important at this stage for the process to run smoothly. Nutrient deficiency can lead to significant consequences, including acute and chronic illnesses. At Mr Vitamins, you will find a wide range of premium kids' vitamins to support their health at every stage. Shop our selection of growth vitamins and mineral supplements online and enjoy fast shipping across Australia.

Essential kids' vitamins for healthy growth and development

Vitamins play a direct role in promoting growth and development in children. The most important growth vitamins and minerals for kids include:

• Vitamin D - helps absorb phosphorus and calcium to strengthen bones and teeth, and reduce the risk of rickets.
• Vitamin K - promotes bone growth and helps reduce blood clotting, which improves nutrient absorption.
• Vitamin C - aids in the absorption of vitamins D, E, and A, promotes their distribution throughout the body and helps reduce free radical damage.
• Vitamin B1 - helps improve digestion.
• Vitamin B2 - helps boost metabolism, which may contribute to skeletal growth.
• Vitamin B6 - plays a vital role in bone development.
• Calcium - provides the building blocks for bones and affects their strength and growth intensity.
• Iodine - helps enhance growth activity and maintain proper thyroid hormone levels.

A good option for providing kids with all the necessary growth vitamins is to take a multivitamin supplement. It is convenient to use and may affect the entire body, increasing physical performance, strengthening the immune system, and promoting the healthy growth of bones, joints and muscles.

Choosing the best growth vitamins for kids

When choosing growth vitamins, consider your child's age, height, weight, health state, activity and family history. For the best product, it is always wise to consult a doctor. You can also find professional health advice in our blog.

In general, children require different vitamins at different stages of growth to maintain the proper development of each body system:

• Infants under the age of two. Babies usually get all the nutrients they need from breast milk or formula. It may only be necessary to take vitamin D.
• Ages two to five. In this period, the body undergoes intensive growth as the skeletal system develops. There is a need for calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, folic acid, and vitamins A, C, and E.
• Ages five to seven. Physical, mental, and emotional demands increase during this period, as well as skeletal growth and formation. There is a need for iodine, zinc, and B vitamins for children.
• Ages seven to twelve. Teeth change during this period. A child learns and develops intensively, requiring calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, vitamins A, B, C, E, and D, and folic acid.
• Ages 12 to 18. A teenager often experiences intense mental, physical, and psycho-emotional stress while the growth of the body continues and puberty takes place. It is recommended they take calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and zinc, as well as vitamins A, C, E, D, F, K, H, and folic acid.

Mr Vitamins offers a wide range of growth vitamins for kids of all ages. Our products are available in tablets, capsules, powder, gummies, and pastilles, so you can choose the best option for your children. 

How to take growth vitamins

Each kid's growth vitamin supplement comes with detailed instructions - be sure to follow them carefully and not exceed the recommended dosage. You can always speak to a member of our qualified practitioner team for dosage and directions - they are always happy to answer your questions.

Generally, vitamin supplements should be taken with food, preferably in the morning, for optimum absorption.