PlainVitamins

Children's Chewables

by Michael's Naturopathic Programs · other (e.g. tea bag) · 120 chewable veggie wafers

  • Off the market since February 2020 (NIH)
  • UPC 7 55929 04632 4
  • DSLD label 174444
  • Serving 1 wafer (for children 1-3 years)
  • 60 servings

Children's Chewables by Michael's Naturopathic Programs lists 23 ingredients, 20 with an amount per serving of 1 wafer, such as 750 mcg of vitamin A, 50 mg of vitamin C, 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D3 and 5 mg of vitamin E; 3 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 23, 2018.

What is in Children's Chewables?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 wafer. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Children's Chewables: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 174444, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Total Carbohydrates0.5 gCarbohydrate in Children's Chewables against 21,979 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.0.5 g

99% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)750 mcg250%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid50 mg333%Vitamin C in Children's Chewables against 18,583 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg50 mg

77% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as LanolinVitamin D3 (Form: from Lanolin) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)2.5 mcg (100 IU)17%Vitamin D in Children's Chewables against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate)5 mg83%
Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride)1 mg200%Thiamin in Children's Chewables against 9,830 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1 mg

84% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin1 mg200%Riboflavin in Children's Chewables against 9,824 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1 mg

84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)10 mg167%Niacin in Children's Chewables against 12,413 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg10 mg

77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)1 mg200%Vitamin B6 in Children's Chewables against 15,277 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg1 mg

88% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folateas [6S]-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine SaltFolate (Form: as [6S]-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid (Alt. Name: Quatrefolic) Note: equivalent to 125 mcg/250 mcg of [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid, Glucosamine Salt)62.5 mcg42%Folate in Children's Chewables against 7,022 products62.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.62.5 mcg

94% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)3 mcg333%Vitamin B12 in Children's Chewables against 14,425 products3 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg3 mcg

87% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin22.5 mcg281%Biotin in Children's Chewables against 9,447 products22.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg22.5 mcg

94% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)5 mg250%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Children's Chewables against 10,060 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg5 mg

77% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate)50 mg7%Calcium in Children's Chewables against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Iron FumarateIron (Form: as Iron Fumarate)2.5 mg36%Iron in Children's Chewables against 6,910 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg2.5 mg

64% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)35 mcg39%Iodine in Children's Chewables against 6,382 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg35 mcg

91% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate)5 mg6%Magnesium in Children's Chewables against 14,003 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg5 mg

96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)2 mg67%Zinc in Children's Chewables against 13,186 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg2 mg

90% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate)0.5 mg42%Manganese in Children's Chewables against 7,016 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.5 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate (Alt. Name: ChromeMate))10 mcg91%Chromium in Children's Chewables against 7,825 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg10 mcg

94% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Proprietary Blend15.25 mg
organic Flax seed powderin the blend, no amount given
Inositolin the blend, no amount given
Pabain the blend, no amount given
Stevia leaf extract10 mgStevia in Children's Chewables against 754 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.10 mg

72% of 754 products listing stevia give more (median 44 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 174444 (entered March 23, 2018), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • 88% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 1 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
  • 94% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 62.5 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
  • 94% of the 9,447 products that print an amount of biotin list more than its 22.5 mcg of biotin (median 200 mcg).
  • 91% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 35 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 96% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 5 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: For children 1-3 years of age, chew one (1) wafer daily with breakfast. For children 4-8 years of age, chew two (2) wafers daily with breakfast. Dosage may be increased as directed by a healthcare practitioner. For children ages 9 and older, Michael's Pre-Teen and Teen Multi Vitamins are available.
Warnings
Double-sealed for your protection. Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Made in a GMP facility that processes egg, fish, milk, shellfish, soy, tree nut and wheat products.
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product our of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No added sugars! No fructose!

Source: label statements in DSLD label 174444.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Xylitol, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, natural Fruit Punch flavor, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Turmeric root extract, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica, Potassium Amino Acid Chelate, Carrot powder, natural Orange flavor, natural Orange fruit powder, natural Strawberry powder, natural Vanilla flavor.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Star K "Parve".

How many labels does Children's Chewables have?

6 labels are on file under this name since August 25, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 174444 (current) Entered March 23, 2018 · off the market February 13, 2020 · 120 chewable veggie wafers · UPC 7 55929 04632 4
  2. Label 174436 Entered March 23, 2018 · off the market February 13, 2020 · 60 chewable veggie wafers · UPC 7 55929 04631 7
  3. Label 66608 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market November 10, 2017 · 120 chewable veggie tablets · UPC 7 55929 04632 4
  4. Label 66607 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market November 10, 2017 · 60 chewable veggie tablets · UPC 7 55929 04631 7
  5. Label 49842 Entered August 25, 2015 · off the market April 15, 2016 · 120 chewable veggie tablets · UPC 7 55929 04632 4
  6. Label 49838 Entered August 25, 2015 · off the market April 15, 2016 · 60 chewable veggie tablets · UPC 7 55929 04631 7

DSLD also links this label to: Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (image difference, same product), Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (package size difference, same product), Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (image difference, same product), Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (package size difference, same product), Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (image difference, same product), Children's Chewables Natural Fruit Flavors (package size difference, same product), Children's Chewables Multivitamin & Mineral (package size difference, same product), Children's Chewables Multivitamin & Mineral (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Michael's Naturopathic Programs (distributor), San Antonio, TX. All Michael's Naturopathic Programs products.

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