For their age
0–6 months
Newborns + mothers
Up to 6 months, breast milk or infant formula is key. Ask your pediatrician about specific vitamin D drops.
Up to 6 months of age, breast milk or specially formulated infant formula is what your baby needs, and your pediatrician will decide on vitamin D drops. If you're breastfeeding, it's worth focusing on your own varied diet and making sure you get enough vitamin D yourself. Our Pregnancy Essentials multivitamin is made for pregnancy and breastfeeding, and our Kids Vitamin D3 drops are suitable from 6 months.
Their blood test shows a vitamin D level above the optimal range, so your baby doesn't need any extra vitamin D right now.
Up to 6 months, breast milk or infant formula is what your baby needs. Based on the result, don't give vitamin D drops or any supplement containing vitamin D for now, and discuss the result with your pediatrician, especially if the level is above 200 nmol/l. Vitamin K2 works in synergy with vitamin D, but our Vitamin K2 capsules are only suitable from 12 years, so ask your pediatrician whether your baby needs anything else. If you're breastfeeding, keep focusing on your own varied diet.
- Adequate intake
- 400 IU (10 µg) a day
- Upper limit
- 1,000 IU (25 µg) a day
EFSA values. Your pediatrician decides your baby's vitamin D drops.
7–11 months
Toddlers
Vitamin D is especially important during this stage of rapid growth and bone formation.
From 7 to 12 months, babies grow fast, their bones develop and their first teeth come through. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and to the normal function of the immune system. At this age, sunlight and food don't yet provide enough, so regular supplementation is essential. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets the adequate intake at 400 IU (10 µg) of vitamin D a day at this age. We recommend our Kids Vitamin D3 drops, a 100% natural, plant-based vitamin D3: the daily dose of 4 drops provides 400 IU.
Their blood test shows more vitamin D than they need right now, so skip vitamin D drops for the time being.
Vitamin D still matters at this stage of rapid growth, but your child's blood test shows a level above the optimal 100–150 nmol/l, so there's no need for vitamin D drops or other supplements containing vitamin D for now. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and builds up in the body, so discuss the result with your pediatrician and recheck their level after about 3 months. Vitamin K2 works in synergy with vitamin D, but our Vitamin K2 capsules are only suitable from 12 years, so ask your pediatrician before giving anything else.
- Adequate intake
- 400 IU (10 µg) a day
- Upper limit
- 1,400 IU (35 µg) a day
EFSA values. 4 drops of Kids Vitamin D3 = 400 IU.
EFSA values for daily intake. With a level above the optimal range, skip vitamin D supplements for now.
1–3 years
Small kids
Supplementation is essential as they grow fast and start spending more time with other children.
From 1 to 3 years, bones and muscles develop quickly, teeth get stronger and children meet more of their peers. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, teeth and muscle function and to the normal function of the immune system. From age 1, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets the adequate intake at 600 IU (15 µg) of vitamin D a day, from food and supplements together. We recommend our Kids Vitamin D3 drops, a 100% natural, plant-based vitamin D3: for children aged 1–3, the recommended dose is 400–600 IU a day, which is 4 to 6 drops.
Their blood test shows more vitamin D than they need right now, so skip vitamin D supplements for the time being.
Vitamin D still supports their fast-growing bones and muscles, but your child's blood test shows a level above the optimal 100–150 nmol/l, so there's no need for vitamin D drops or other supplements containing vitamin D, including multivitamins, for now. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and builds up in the body, so discuss the result with your pediatrician and recheck their level after about 3 months. Vitamin K2 works in synergy with vitamin D, but our Vitamin K2 capsules are only suitable from 12 years, so ask your pediatrician before giving anything else.
- Adequate intake
- 600 IU (15 µg) a day
- Upper limit
- 2,000 IU (50 µg) a day
EFSA values, from all sources combined. Kids Vitamin D3: 4–6 drops (400–600 IU) a day.
EFSA values for daily intake. With a level above the optimal range, skip vitamin D supplements for now.
4–12 years
Growing kids
Their blood test shows more vitamin D than they need, so skip vitamin D for now and focus on vitamin K2 and omega-3 instead.
Your child's blood test shows a level above the optimal 100–150 nmol/l, so there's no need for vitamin D supplements right now, including multivitamins and products that combine vitamin D with omega-3. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and builds up in the body, so discuss the result with your pediatrician and recheck their level after about 3 months. Vitamin K2 works in synergy with vitamin D and contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. Our Vitamin K2 capsules are a good option, at 1 capsule a day, but please note they're only suitable from 12 years of age. For younger children, focus on K2-rich foods such as cheese, egg yolks and fermented foods (see below). For omega-3, choose our Kids Omega 3, which contains no vitamin D. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision.
Preschool, school, sport and growth spurts: vitamin D and omega-3 work well together at this age.
Between 4 and 12, children attend preschool or school, play intensive sports and go through sudden growth spurts. Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth and to the normal function of the immune system. It's well complemented by the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA: DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision. Throughout these years, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets the adequate intake at 600 IU (15 µg) of vitamin D a day. For these nutrients, we recommend the products in our Kids range below. Our Kids Vitamin D3 drops are dosed at 400–800 IU a day (up to 8 drops) for children aged 3–8. From the age of 8, our adult Vitamin D3 + K2 drops can also be given; read more here.
- Adequate intake
- 600 IU (15 µg) a day
- Upper limit
- 2,000 IU (50 µg)4,000 IU (100 µg) from age 11
EFSA values. Kids Vitamin D3: up to 8 drops (400–800 IU) a day for ages 3–8.
EFSA values for daily intake. With a level above the optimal range, skip vitamin D supplements for now.
13–18 years
Young adults
For a more accurate result, we recommend taking our adult vitamin D quiz.
From 11, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) sets the adequate intake at 600 IU (15 µg) a day, the same as for adults, and the safe upper limit rises to 4,000 IU (100 µg). That's why from 13 we no longer recommend our Kids range but our adult products, such as our Vitamin D3 + K2 drops. For a more accurate result, take our adult vitamin D quiz, and check the age-adjusted dosage on each product page.
Their blood test shows more vitamin D than they need, so skip vitamin D for now and focus on standalone vitamin K2 and omega-3.
Your teen's blood test shows a level above the optimal 100–150 nmol/l, so they don't need any vitamin D supplements right now, including multivitamins, which often contain it too. Vitamin D is fat-soluble and builds up in the body, so discuss the result with your pediatrician and recheck their level after about 3 months. Vitamin K2 works in synergy with vitamin D and contributes to the maintenance of normal bones: Trime Vitamin K2 capsules are suitable from 12 years, at 1 capsule a day. Alongside them, we recommend our Kids Omega 3, a plant-based omega-3 from microalgae that contains no vitamin D. DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal brain function and normal vision. You'll find both in the recommendations below.
- Adequate intake
- 600 IU (15 µg) a day
- Upper limit
- 4,000 IU (100 µg) a day
EFSA values, the same as for adults.
