It’s incredible how many things happen in the body and mind of a toddler between the ages of one and five. During this time, children develop language and coordination skills, strengthen their immune systems, improve bone health, and begin eating a variety of foods.
As parents, you want to make sure your toddler is getting all the necessary nutrients they need to thrive and be happy. Flora Health's toddler collection includes carefully formulated products to support your child's nutritional needs in the early years.
Since 1965, Flora Health has been designing toddler supplements to help parents and families stay healthy and blossom. Our toddler collection reflects this legacy and offers products that support healthy toddler development in today's busy world.
Your Toddler's Nutritional Needs
Growth and development during the toddler years are about more than physical height and weight. Your child's brain is forming millions of neural connections, their immune system is learning to recognize and defend against threats, and their bones are laying the foundation for a lifetime of skeletal health. They need the best they can get to grow strong.
Toddlers need a wide range of vitamins and minerals to support their rapid growth and development. They need to build strong bones and keep a healthy immune system. Proper nutrition plays a key role in almost every aspect of your child's well-being.
Young children are notoriously inconsistent eaters, which is why supplements can sometimes fill nutritional gaps. That’s why sometimes meeting these dietary needs isn't always straightforward, especially when dealing with picky eaters who seem to survive on a rotating menu of three or four favorite foods.
With many children only eating pasta, chicken nuggets, and desserts daily, parents often wonder whether their child is getting enough nutrients from their diet alone. A balanced diet rich in whole foods is the foundation of healthy living, but toddlers can often over-focus on particular foods. You may find it challenging to guarantee your toddlers receive specific vitamins and minerals when their food preferences are limited.
Must-Have Vitamins and Minerals for Toddlers
Your toddler's body needs many nutrients to thrive and stay well.
The challenge many parents face is guaranteeing their children receive all the necessary nutrients. Even with careful meal planning, gaps can show up, especially for toddlers who refuse vegetables, won't touch fish, or insist on eating the same foods day after day.
Key vitamins and minerals that support children during these early years include vitamin D for bone health and immune support, zinc for immune function and growth, B vitamins for energy metabolism, and omega fatty acids for brain development.
Vitamin D is especially important for toddlers because it supports the immune system. It also helps the body absorb calcium, which is necessary for building strong bones and teeth during the rapid growth years, thus supporting bone health.
Zinc is fundamental for immune health and growth and development. It supports the immune system, growth, and development. It’s also involved in many enzyme-mediated processes throughout the body.
Brain Development and Essential Fatty Acids
DHA and other omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for healthy brain development during the toddler years. Healthy fats are a key part of a toddler’s diet. Unlike adults, toddlers need substantial healthy fats for brain development, hormone production, energy, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Flora Health's Udo's Oil DHA 3-6-9 Blend provides plant-based DHA from algae along with a balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. This blend supports brain function and nervous system development in toddlers and young children.
For toddlers who are not particularly fond of fish or other sources of omega fatty acids, our Udo's Oil 3-6-9 Blend and Udo's Oil High Lignan 3-6-9 Blend offer plant-based alternatives that are easy to incorporate into daily meal planning. These unrefined, freshly pressed organic oils can be drizzled over vegetables, mixed into yogurt, or added to smoothies. They support brain health and improve nutrient absorption.
Bone Health and Immune Support
The priority during the toddler years is building strong bones.
Calcium, vitamin D, and other bone-supporting nutrients are how your child builds and strengthens their skeleton. At the same time, the immune system continues to mature and learns to defend against common childhood illnesses.
Flora Health's Toddler's Blend Probiotic supports both digestive and immune health. This specially formulated probiotic contains six strains of beneficial bacteria explicitly selected for toddlers aged 1-5 years. A healthy gut flora can strengthen children’s overall immune health and nutrient absorption.
The Picky Eater Challenge
If you're dealing with picky eaters, you're far from alone. Many toddlers go through phases of food refusal or extreme selectivity. While these phases are developmentally normal, they can be frustrating, especially when you wonder whether your child is getting the nutrients they need.
Picky eating typically peaks during the toddler years as children assert their independence. This behavior is expected but not easy: it can be annoying to prepare a nutritious meal only to have your toddler refuse it.
Make Nutrition Easy to Take
Flora Health’s toddler products are easy to use and include in your child’s diet.
Our Toddler's Blend Probiotic is a powder that dissolves easily in liquids, so you can add it to your child’s morning juice, yogurt, or smoothie. Likewise, our organic oils have mild flavors that blend well with most foods, making them easy to incorporate into your child's diet.
Pills and capsules are difficult for young children to take and may even be dangerous. Flora Health's products are designed with practical realities in mind. We offer formats that work with toddlers' developmental abilities and taste preferences.
The Green Blend fermented greens powder is another option for parents concerned about vegetable intake. Made from a blend of barley, alfalfa, oats, and rye, fermented to improve digestibility, this powder provides concentrated, wholesome green compounds. Our product can be mixed into smoothies or other foods as a great way to boost your toddler's intake of plant-based nutrients, even on days when they refuse every vegetable on their plate.
Quality Ingredients and Trusted Formulations
Toddler vitamins and supplements must be formulated precisely for their health and growth.
Flora Health has maintained strict quality standards since 1965, guaranteeing every product in our toddler collection meets the highest standards for purity and potency.
Our organic oils, including High Lignan Flax Oil, Pumpkin Oil, and Sesame Oil, are cold-pressed and unrefined to preserve their natural nutrients and beneficial compounds.
These certified organic oils provide healthy fats without added processing or artificial ingredients. The cold-pressing process protects delicate fatty acids from heat damage, which means your toddler receives these nutrients in their most beneficial form.
Toddler's Blend Probiotic is formulated explicitly with strains selected for young children, delivering 3 billion beneficial cells per gram at the time of manufacture. The six strains were selected based on research on the types of beneficial bacteria most influential in toddler digestive health and immune support.
Parents want the assurance that they are giving the best products for their children. At Flora Health, each product is clearly labeled and lists every ingredient.
Toddler Health for Healthy Children
Flora Health's toddler collection supports your child's overall health in multiple ways.
Your child’s immune system is there to protect their health. Toddlers are exposed to hundreds of pathogens as they explore their environment and interact with other children. Invaluable nutrients help support immune function, including vitamin D, zinc, and other vitamins and minerals. Beneficial bacteria in probiotics further sustain the immune system’s health.
The toddler years are also consequential because that’s when bones are growing and strengthening. The healthy fats in our oil products support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamin D, which is a key nutrient for bone health. When you provide healthy, supportive nutrients during their early years, you help your children build strong bones throughout life.
Flora Health for Your Toddler’s Healthy Living
Flora Health's toddler collection focuses on fatty acids, probiotics, and whole food-based nutrition rather than traditional toddler multivitamin products. The products we offer are designed to complement a healthy diet and fill specific nutritional gaps rather than replace whole foods.
When considering if your child needs any form of supplementation, start by assessing your toddler’s diet and overall health. Some children may benefit from increased omega-3 intake or probiotics, while others may need support with vitamin and mineral supplements.
Healthy Habits for Life
The nutritional habits established during the toddler years often extend into childhood and beyond. Focus on giving their children the quality and diversity of foods that will accompany them throughout life:
- Prioritize whole foods
- Include nutrient-dense supplements when needed
- Focus on fresh produce and healthy eating habits
- Pick meals from all food categories, including vegetables, fish, legumes, and fruit.
Flora Health's toddler collection offers tools to support your child's growth and development during these formative years. We have included fatty acids for brain development and probiotics to support healthy gut flora. Our products complement your toddler's diet and address common nutritional challenges.
Since many toddlers are picky eaters, parents are often concerned about their children’s immune health and overall growth. If your pediatrician recommends supplement support for specific areas, our toddler collection offers high-quality options backed by nearly 60 years of expertise.
Remember that every child is different and their nutritional needs depend on their overall diet, activity level, and lifestyle. Accordingly, our toddler collection is flexible, offering choices you can easily incorporate into your everyday life and meet your child’s needs. You can add omega-rich oils to daily meals or probiotics for better digestive health. With Flora Health, you have options that make sense for your family.
Check Flora Health's toddler supplement best sellers today and discover how our carefully designed and formulated products can support your child's health, growth, and development. Together, we can help your child grow happy and strong, with quality ingredients and thoughtful formulations.
