Four kids' vitamins for school days, and only one lists both DHA and iron.
Kids' health
Before the next school morning you will know which of these four lists both DHA and iron, and whether the vitamin your child takes is one of them.
I read the labels of four kids' vitamins side by side, looking for what matters during the school years. Two things stood out, and only one of these four lists both.
- Only one of these four lists both DHA and iron.
- One of the others lists neither DHA nor iron.
- The one with both has 0 g of sugar and no artificial dyes.
Here is what to check on the label before you buy.
Why DHA and iron matter
During the school years, two things on a kids' vitamin label matter. Iron supports normal cognitive development in children. DHA is an omega-3 fat, a building block of the eyes and nervous system, and it comes mostly from fish. Only about 8 in 100 US kids eat seafood twice a week.
- DHA: It is an omega-3 fat that comes mostly from fish, and only about 8 in 100 US kids eat seafood twice a week. Of these four vitamins, only one lists DHA, at 150 mg from algae in two gummies.
- Iron: Iron supports normal cognitive development in children. Three of these four vitamins list iron on their labels. One lists neither iron nor DHA, and two list iron but no DHA.
- Sugar and dyes: The one vitamin that lists both DHA and iron also has 0 g of sugar and no artificial dyes. Among the others, one has 7 g of added cane sugar a day, and one lists three petroleum-based dyes.
Here are the five things to check on any kids' vitamin label.
What to check on the label before you buy
1. Omega-3 included
Every vitamin here covers vitamins and minerals. What is missing is the omega-3 fat called DHA, which comes mostly from fish and is listed with its own number, in milligrams. Look for DHA on the label, with a number next to it.
2. No added sugar
A vitamin is for every day, not as a candy. Some have none, and some have a full spoonful. Look for 0 grams of added sugar in one serving.
3. Nothing artificial
Some brands use dyes made from petroleum, or flavors not found in food. Some use only colors from real fruit and plants. Check the ingredient list for dyes, flavors, and sweeteners.
4. Everything in one
If you want to give one thing a day, not three, check whether a serving covers vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and a probiotic. Look for all four in one serving.
5. Value for money
What a bottle costs does not tell you what a day costs, or what you have to buy extra. Check what each serving gives for the price tier.
I put the four best known kids' vitamins to the test
I put four products to the test: Wonderkid, Hiya, Grüns Low Sugar, and Flintstones Complete. I read each Supplement Facts panel and full ingredient list, then scored every one on the same five checks listed above. I looked at whether each lists DHA and how much, how much sugar is in a serving, what the colors and sweeteners are, and what one serving covers.
Here is what the labels say.
1. Wonderkid Kids Multivitamin + Omega-3
by Wonderkid
Total ranking
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 out of 5
A++
Overall grade
| Omega-3 included | 10/10 | |
|---|---|---|
| No added sugar | 10/10 | |
| Nothing artificial | 9.8/10 | |
| Everything in one | 9.5/10 | |
| Value for money | 8.7/10 |
Our review
The label lists 150 milligrams of DHA, the omega-3 fat most kids eat the least of, in every two gummy serving. That is more than six times what young kids get from food on average.
It is the only one here with 0 grams of sugar, 12 vitamins and minerals, a probiotic, and omega-3, all in two vegan gummies a day. The omega-3 comes from algae, not fish, so there is no fishy taste.
All colors and flavors are from fruit and plants. There are no dyes, no gelatin, and no preservatives. You check every line on the panel and find nothing to cross out.
The one thing you trade for all of that is cost. Wonderkid costs more per day than a drugstore chewable and is ordered online.
What we liked
- Omega-3 listed: 150 mg DHA, 50 mg EPA, from algae
- Sugar free: sweetened with monk fruit and stevia
- One serving does it all: vitamins, minerals, omega-3, probiotic
- Vegan and clean: fruit and plant colors, pectin not gelatin
What held it back
- Costs more per day than a drugstore chewable
The bottom line
This is the only one that lists DHA, with a real amount, plus a probiotic, 12 vitamins and minerals, and no sugar or dyes. If you want everything in one, with nothing left out and nothing extra to buy, this is the one to check.
Wonderkid Kids Multivitamin + Omega-3, 30-day supply
Only one with DHA · No sugar or dyes · Everything in two gummies
Try Wonderkid risk free90-day money-back guarantee · Ships in 3 to 5 days
2. Hiya Kids Daily Multivitamin
by Hiya Health
Total ranking
★★★★★★★★★★4.1 out of 5
B+
Overall grade
| Omega-3 included | 0/10 | |
|---|---|---|
| No added sugar | 9.8/10 | |
| Nothing artificial | 9.4/10 | |
| Everything in one | 5/10 | |
| Value for money | 5.5/10 |
Our review
Hiya's label lists 15 vitamins and minerals, in a chewable tablet with 0 grams of sugar, sweetened with monk fruit. The colors are from beet root, spirulina, and turmeric, and there are no artificial dyes.
The flaw is that there is no omega-3 or DHA, and Hiya does not sell a kids' omega-3 at all. There is no iron, and no probiotic. On its own website Hiya is sold as a monthly subscription, and is pretty expensive for what it is.
What we liked
- Sugar free: sweetened with monk fruit
- Clean label: no artificial dyes or flavors
- Solid basics: 15 vitamins and minerals
What held it back
- No omega-3 or DHA
- No iron, probiotic, or fiber
The bottom line
Best for a family that wants a sugar free multivitamin, is happy to skip omega-3, and does not mind buying iron or a probiotic on the side.
3. Grüns Kids Superfood Gummies (Low Sugar)
by Grüns
Total ranking
★★★★★★★★★★3.8 out of 5
B-
Overall grade
| Omega-3 included | 0/10 | |
|---|---|---|
| No added sugar | 4.5/10 | |
| Nothing artificial | 8.8/10 | |
| Everything in one | 7.5/10 | |
| Value for money | 4/10 |
Our review
Grüns lists more than 20 vitamins and minerals and 4 grams of fiber in one daily pack. The colors come from fruit and vegetable juice, and it is vegan, with fruit fiber instead of gelatin.
The Low Sugar version has 7 grams of added cane sugar a day, more than a quarter of the daily limit for kids, and there is no omega-3 listed. A serving is a whole pack of gummies, and the price per day is the highest of these four. Grüns also sells a Sugar Free version.
What we liked
- Lots of nutrients: over 20 vitamins and minerals
- Fiber included: 4 grams a day
- Clean label: fruit and veggie colors
What held it back
- No omega-3 or DHA
- High sugar, most expensive per day
The bottom line
Best for a family that wants extra fiber and a vitamin snack, is not worried about sugar, and is ready to pay more for it.
4. Flintstones Complete Chewables
by Bayer
Total ranking
★★★★★★★★★★3.1 out of 5
C+
Overall grade
| Omega-3 included | 0/10 | |
|---|---|---|
| No added sugar | 7.5/10 | |
| Nothing artificial | 2/10 | |
| Everything in one | 6/10 | |
| Value for money | 8/10 |
Our review
Flintstones gives you 17 vitamins and minerals, including iron, in a chewable tablet at the lowest price of the four, and it is easy to find in almost every drugstore.
The label lists three dyes made from petroleum, plus sucralose, a man made sweetener, and gelatin. There is no omega-3, and no DHA. Flintstones sells a separate gummy with DHA added, but the classic chewable compared here has none.
What we liked
- Lowest price: cheapest per day of the four
- On every shelf: easiest to find
- Vitamins and minerals: includes iron
What held it back
- No omega-3 or DHA
- Lists three petroleum based dyes
The bottom line
Best for a family on a tight budget that does not mind dyes or a man made sweetener, and just wants a classic multivitamin.
My conclusion and what I would buy
Wonderkid Kids Multivitamin + Omega-3 is the only one of the four with omega-3 listed on the label, no added sugar, nothing artificial, and every base covered in one serving. It costs more per day than the cheapest chewable, and you order it online. That is the trade.
What if it is not right for your child?
Wonderkid backs every order with a 90-day money-back guarantee, on the terms published on its store.
Wonderkid Kids Multivitamin + Omega-3, 30-day supply
Only one with DHA · No sugar or dyes · Everything in two gummies
Try Wonderkid risk free90-day money-back guarantee · Ships in 3 to 5 days
Sources
- Terry A.L., Herrick K.A., Afful J. et al. Seafood Consumption Among Youth and Adults: United States, August 2021 to August 2023. NCHS Data Brief No. 538, CDC. The source for 7.7 percent of youth ages 2 to 19 eating seafood at least twice a week. cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db538.htm
- Nutrient Intake Adequacy from Food and Beverage Intake of US Children Aged 1 to 6 Years from NHANES 2001 to 2016. Nutrients (2021). The source for young children's average DHA intake of about 24 mg a day. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8002201
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Omega-3 Fatty Acids, fact sheet for consumers. The source for DHA as a structural fat of the eye's retina and the nervous system. ods.od.nih.gov
- Vos M.B. et al. Added Sugars and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 135, e1017 to e1034 (2017). The source for less than 25 grams of added sugar a day for children 2 to 18. ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000439
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes in Nation's Food Supply, press release, April 22, 2025. The source for the plan to remove Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 2 and three other dyes from the food supply by the end of 2026, with industry. hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-fda-food-dyes-food.html
- Wonderkid, Kids Multivitamin + Omega-3: product page and the Supplement Facts panel it publishes. The source for every Wonderkid amount on this page. wonderkid-health.com