![]() ![]() SmartyPants is a gummy vitamin, which can be a concern for some parents. It’s a bit chalky, so when you bite down, it just breaks apart into a powder. That’s why I really like Hiya, which is a chewable vitamin – very similar to Tums or sweetarts. In 2001, the FDA banned the import of jelly fruit candies after they were linked to choking deaths in children. In fact, foods with a gummy or gelatinous texture are one of the seven most common choking hazards among kids. I get a bit nervous with gummy foods, as my niece had a choking incident with gummy bears when she was young. When we’re talking about vitamins for toddlers, texture is important. So, when it comes to added sugar, Hiya definitely wins this one. Monk fruit is a super fruit that gets its powerful sweetness from its unique antioxidants, and mannitol is an all-natural sweetener found in fruits and vegetables and suggested by dentists in their fight against tooth decay. Hiya sweetens its vitamins with monk fruit extract and a touch of mannitol. That means their vitamin is already accounting for a fifth of their ideal sugar intake! One serving size (4 gummies) has 5 grams of added sugars.Īccording to the AAP, a toddler should aim for less than 25 grams of added sugar per day. ![]() However, many vitamin brands load their vitamins up with sugar to make them taste like candy. Let’s compare! Sugar and SweetenersĪ multivitamin is a place for vitamins and nutrients – not sugar. In this comparison article, I’m tackling sugar content, texture, packaging and sustainability, cost, ingredients, and more. Hiyaand SmartyPants make multivitamins for kids, but which one is truly the better vitamin? ![]()
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