Flintstones Gummies

Experts are mixed on whether children need a multivitamin; ask your pediatrician for his or her recommendation. If you do supplement your child's diet, always choose a multi designed for children, because adult formulas contain inappropriate levels of nutrients for kids. User reviews say children love the flavor of Flintstones Gummies, and ConsumerLab.com gives it a thumbs-up in its 2010 test. In fact, it's the only children's multi evaluated that doesn't exceed the tolerable upper levels for vitamin A as retinol, too much of which may be linked to bone problems. On the downside, Flintstones Gummies contain artificial colors and flavors, and have no calcium.

Flintstones Gummies are also tested by the FDA for lead in a review of 324 multivitamins designed for women and children. While nearly all multis are found to contain small traces of lead, some have far less than others and none of the formulas evaluated exceed safe/tolerable levels. For kids under 6, this level is 6 mcg of lead per day. Flintstones Gummies have very low levels -- 0.0167 mcg of lead in a daily serving.

ConsumerLab.com, an organization that analyzes multivitamins and other nutritional supplements, tests Flintstones Gummies in an older review. Multis that are approved by ConsumerLab.com contain their listed nutrients and aren't contaminated with toxins. We found a short reference to Flintstones vitamins in a 2010 Pharmacy Times survey, and a few user reviews on Amazon.com and Drugstore.com.