You won't believe the supplement saga I've been on for my daughter, Spencer! It's like diving into a sea of options, trying to find one they'll actually enjoy. And, of course, it has to be packed with all the right vitamins and minerals they need.
After some time digging, I narrowed it down to three brands - EllaOla, SmartyPants and MaryRuth's - and one of them definitely reigns supreme.
Let me show you what I found, so I can save you from the headache of researching yourself!
The one that's age-appropriate with the most nutritional value…EllaOla👊🏻
EllaOla packs a punch when it comes to nutritional value, containing 20 essential vitamins and minerals as well as 14 fruits and veggies per serving. EllaOla also customizes their formulas for ages 1-3 and 4+, ensuring each child gets just what their body needs for the developmental stage they’re in.
It’s very rare to find a supplement that can be good for a child as young as 1, so I’m so excited to have found it!
SmartyPants and Mary Ruth both contain 14 essential vitamins and minerals. SmartyPants is for ages 4+ only, while Mary Ruth is for kids 2+. While I appreciate their nutrition value, they pale in comparison to EllaOla.
The best one for little teeth that poses no choking hazards...EllaOla 👶🏻
EllaOla comes in single serving packets of powder, rather than a gummy. This is a huge plus, considering gummies can be a choking hazard, and cause cavities by sticking to teeth.
MaryRuth’s and SmartyPants gummy vitamins not only run the risk of causing cavities, but pose a choking hazard to your little ones.
Research shows that in the US, one child dies every five days from choking (scary, but true - see more info HERE).
The best taste, zero sugar, zero dyes, & zero artificial sweeteners… EllaOla 😋
EllaOla goes above and beyond by being completely vegan, and sweetened with monk fruit instead of sugar or artificial sweeteners. Spencer actually looks forward to taking her supplement every day with EllaOla, and I can really see an improvement in her energy levels and overall health.
SmartyPants unfortunately isn’t vegan and lists sugar as number 1 on their ingredients list, with a whopping 5 grams per serving. These gummies also have icky ingredients like gelatin and pectin.
MaryRuth's is definitely a better gummy option, being fully vegan and containing zero sugar, however it’s sweetened with the artificial sweetener stevia, which can cause some health issues.
The one that costs the least… MaryRuth's 💵
MaryRuth's wins the pricing battle at just $32.95 for a 2 months supply. A standard dose is only 1 gummy per day, making a single bottle last quite a while! SmartyPants costs just under $17 for a 30 day supply. The standard dose for SmartyPants is 4 gummies - which in my opinion is a few too many sugary gummies to give a kid every day.
EllaOla costs $49 for a 30 day supply, while standard dosing is one packet. To me, spending a little more per month for more nutrients, vitamins, and minerals is so worth it with EllaOla.
The Ultimate Winner: EllaOla 👑
As a mom, I want to give my kid nothing but the best, so I feel great about giving her EllaOla everyday to support her immunity, boost her energy, and increase her appetite. It’s amazing to see how much she’s grown to love taking her EllaOla every day, and I absolutely love getting to watch her blossom and thrive - all with the help of the right supplementation! Definitely give it a try.
