Kids Immune System Helpers
Parents are asking for help with immune support for their children this winter. Below find options for Vitamin D, C, Probiotics, Elderberry, Multi-vitamin with zinc and magnesium and overall immune support.
Optimize Vitamin D levels.
D3 Drops. Recommended supplementation per day based on age, see below for dosage.
D3 K2 mulsion
Vitamin D and K2 combination
- Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
- Helps in the absorption and use of calcium and phosphorus
Easy-to-use. Can be dropped directly in the mouth or mixed in drinks
Suggested Use: Take five drops daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 5 Drops Amount Per Serving Vitamin D … 1000 IU
Vitamin K2 … 90mcg (menaquinone-7)
Stevia Leaf Std. Extract … 0.1mg
(Stevia rebaudiana) (95% glucosylsteviosides)
Other Ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, cellulose, organic lemon oil, xanthan gum, olive oil, citric acid, potassium sorbate.
Metagenics D3 Liquid
- Provides 1000 IU of vitamin D per drop
- Base of medium-chain triglycerides
- Can be dropped directly in the mouth or mixed in drinks
- Adults take one drop up to five times daily, and for children, age four and above give one drop daily, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
- Serving Size: 1 Drop Amount Per Serving Vitamin D … 1,000 IU
- Other Ingredients: Medium-chain triglycerides, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary (antioxidant), and ascorbic acid (antioxidant).
- This product is non-GMO and gluten-free.
Common Dosage of D3 for Children
- 1,000 IU per day for infants
- 2,000 IU per day for children
- Below age 5 years, give 35 units per pound per day
- Age 5-10, give 2,000 – 2,500 units per day
- Age 10 – 18, give 2,000 to 4,000 units per day
- Over 18 years: 5,000 – 10,000 IU per day, depending on current Vitamin D levels (get your levels well above 50ng/mL). I use a gel cap with K2 like D3 5,000 + K60 Softgels (in olive oil)
Baby’s Super Daily D3
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive 400 IU of vitamin D3 daily. Unfortunately, most babies don’t receive enough vitamin D from sun exposure or their diets to reach the recommended daily intake. Baby’s Super Daily® D3 provides 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 in one convenient flavor-free drop. Place one drop in your baby’s formula, or use it while breastfeeding.
- Promotes healthy growth and development, and supports bone, immune, and heart health
- 400 IU (10 mcg) of concentrated vitamin D3 in each drop, the recommended daily intake of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Place a drop in your baby’s food or formula
- Non-GMO | dairy-free | vegetarian | unflavored
- Potency and quality guaranteed
Infants through 12 months of age: give one drop daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. May be put in food or a drink.
Serving Size: 1 drop (0.028ml)
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin D … 10mcg (400IU)
Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol Immune Kids Fine Mist Spray
Silver has been used for centuries to safeguard human health and is found in whole grains, water and mammalian milk, all part of our natural diet. Since 1999, families around the globe have relied on Sovereign Silver Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol (#1-selling silver in the U.S.), for the safest*, purest, and most effective* form of silver ever developed for Immune Support*. Now it is available for kids!
- Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol is the ultimate refinement of colloidal silver with >98% positively charged silver ions and nanoclusters.
- Packs a 1-2 Punch with >98% bio-active silver ions and nanoclusters
- SAFE: The tiny particle size yields greater surface area, making our 10 ppm product more effective than competing brands containing up to 500 ppm.
- PURE: We maintain the highest purity standards – just pharmaceutical-grade purified water and 99.999% pure silver, manufactured in a GMP Certified facility and packaged in amber glass to even further preserve purity
- EFFECTIVE: The best absorption is ensured through a proprietary manufacturing method that produces an unprecedented particle size as small as 0.8 nanometers.
- Sovereign Silver tastes like water and is vegan. It is also GMO-, gluten- and allergen-free.
Best to hold under tongue for 30 seconds, then swallow.
For children ages 4 years & older
Daily Support: Once Daily.
Immune Building: 3 times daily.
Long-Term Immune Support: 5 times daily.
Short-Term Immune Support: 7 times daily.
Weight lb (kg)
35-49 (16-22) … 7 sprays
50-69 (23-31) … 10 sprays
70-89 (32-40) … 15 sprays
90+ (41+) … 22 sprays
Serving Size: 7 Sprays (1.2 ml)
Amount Per Serving
Silver … 8mcg
Other Ingredients: Pharmaceutical-grade purified water (USP-NF).
Probiotics
Kidscents MightyPro, Item #: 24261
KidScents® MightyPro™ is a great-tasting blend of prebiotics and probiotics featuring over 8 billion active, live cultures specially formulated to support gastrointestinal, digestive, and immune health in children. For children two years and older.
MightyPro successfully colonizes the gastrointestinal tract, provides support against occasional digestive discomfort, and helps maintain a healthy digestive system. Packaged in convenient, one-dose packets, MightyPro makes it easy to keep children up and active for fewer missed days of school, day care, and playing with friends.
Prebiotic Blend: Fructooligosaccharides, Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) fruit fiber), Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37, Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-14, Ningxia wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), Lactobacillus plantarum LP-115, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG AF, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus 6594, Bifidobacterium infantis Bl-26, Xylitol, Erythritol, Natural fruit punch flavor, Citric acid
Elderberry Syrup
Make your own with my recipe here.
Black Elderberry Syrup
For decades, Black Elderberry Syrup has been a staple, especially in the colder months. Gaia Herb’s Certified USDA Organic syrup is made with only organic Elderberries, fresh-pressed shortly after harvest, and it concentrates the juice from 14.5 grams of Elderberries into a single, tasty teaspoon.
• Gaia Herb’s best-selling formula, traditionally taken for immune health support.
• Daily tonic for the whole family.
• A delicious flavor that is loved by adults and children alike.
• Made with just four clean whole-food ingredients.
Dosage
- Adults & Kids (ages 4+): 1 teaspoon daily
- Ages 1-3: ¼ teaspoon daily
- For additional support, ages 12 & up may take 1 teaspoon, 2 times daily.
- Shake well before use. Refrigerate after opening.
Multi Vitamin with Magnesium and Zinc for Kids, Teens, Adults
Life Guard Cherry/Rasp 90 chew
Benefit: 24 essential nutrients gives kids and teens an effective solution for advanced, yet gentle daily nutrient support. Fact: Delicious chewable sweetened with organic, whole cane juice and flavored with all-natural cherries and berries.
TYPICAL DOSAGE FOR CHILDREN: Take one (1) PERQUE Chewables for each 25 pounds of body weight per day.
Essential Oils
ABOUT SniffleEase
This Young Living exclusive is formulated for children ages two and up and can be applied directly to the chest or throat.
A gentle blend of Eucalyptus, Palo Santo, R.C.™, and other premium essential oils, SniffleEase has an aroma that helps ease feelings of discomfort and supports the feeling of normal, clear breathing.
DIRECTIONS
- Apply SniffleEase™ directly to the chest or throat to helps ease feelings of discomfort and support the feeling of normal, clear breathing.
Topical: Apply 2−4 drops directly to chest or throat to promote a soothing experience.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 1 hour 3 times daily. Recommended for children ages 2−12. Dilution not required, except for the most sensitive skin.
KidScents® Little Oilers Premium Starter Bundle, $135
The KidScents Little Oilers Premium Starter Bundle has everything you need to surround little ones with the rejuvenating yet comforting aromas of KidScents essential oil blends.
Feather the Owl Diffuser, perched on a nightstand or hanging out during homework time, will quickly become your child’s new best friend when filled with a few drops of premium essential oil.
Snap an AromaGlide Roller Fitment on your favorite KidScents aroma for a quick, mess-free application while at home or on the go.
This starter bundle contains everything you need to get started with Young Living:
- KidScents SniffleEase™, 5 ml
- KidScents SleepyIze™, 5 ml
- KidScents Owie™, 5 ml
- KidScents GeneYus™, 5 ml
- KidScents TummyGize™, 5 ml
- Feather the Owl Diffuser
- 2 AromaGlide™ Roller Fitments
Super C Chewable Tablets, Item #: 3251
Super C Chewable supports normal immune, respiratory, and circulatory function. This formulation includes Orange premium essential oil and a broad range of fruit powders, including camu camu, acerola, cherry, and rose hip.
These premium ingredients deliver desirable polyphenols, carotenoids, and optimal amounts of vitamin C to strengthen connective tissue and promote overall health, vitality, and longevity.
Because your body cannot manufacture vitamin C, you can benefit by consuming this powerful antioxidant daily.
Read more about Super C Chewable here.
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