Shakleebaby
by Shaklee · powder · 4.2 oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 4982
- Serving 1 tsp (4 g)
- 30 servings
Shakleebaby by Shaklee lists 24 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 1 tsp, such as 1,250 IU of vitamin A, 20 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 5 IU of vitamin E, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2012.
What is in Shakleebaby?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tsp. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). | |
| Sugar | 3 g | Higher than 53% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate) | 1,250 IU | 83% | 81% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 20 mg | 50% | 90% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) | 5 IU | 100% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for vitamin E, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Vitamin Kas Phytonadione | 5 mcg | 4%* | 98% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 0.35 mcg | 70% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for thiamin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Riboflavinas riboflavin-phosphate sodiumRiboflavin (Form: as riboflavin-phosphate sodium) | 0.4 mg | 67% | 93% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 4.5 mg | 50% | 93% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 0.35 mg | 88% | 97% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Folic Acid | 100 mcg | 50% | 86% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin Note: on ion exchange resin) | 1.5 mcg | 75% | 96% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 75 mcg | 50% | 68% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 2.5 mg | 83% | 91% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium LactateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Lactate) | 80 mg | 10% | 62% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous LactateIron (Form: as ferrous lactate) | 5 mg | 33% | 46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 35 mcg | 78% | 91% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium GluconateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Gluconate) | 20 mg | 29% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for magnesium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate) | 4 mg | 80% | 81% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateSelenium (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate) | 10 mcg | 18%* | 94% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 0.5 mg | 83% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate) | 0.5 mg | 22%* | 86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateChromium (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate) | 10 mcg | 29%* | 94% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Trace Mineral Protein HydrolysateMolybdenum (Form: as Trace Mineral Protein Hydrolysate) | 12.5 mcg | 28%* | 89% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Oligofructose-enriched Inulin | 1 g | Higher than 66% of 370 products listing inulin (median 300 mg). |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 4982 (entered January 25, 2012), 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:
- 90% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 20 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
- 98% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 5 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
- 93% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.4 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
- 93% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 4.5 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
- 97% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.35 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- 86% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 100 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for infants. 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Shakleebaby's, rare ingredients counting for more.
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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: Infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 4 years: Mix 1 teaspoon once a day in 4 ounces of juice, water, or food; powder does not mix well with milk. Stir well.
- Warnings
- CAUTION: DO NOT USE IN OR AS A REPLACEMENT FOR INFANT FORMULA.
- NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE BY INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE.
- KEEP BOTTLE OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten free.
- No artificial flavors, sweeteners, or preservatives added.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 4982.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Dextrose, Inositol, Choline Bitartrate, Acerola extract, Mixed Tocopherols.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): K; NATURAL • SAFE 100% GUARANTEED SINCE 1956 Shaklee(R).
How many labels does Shakleebaby have?
One label is on file, entered on January 25, 2012.
- Label 4982 (current) Entered January 25, 2012 · on the market · 4.2 oz.
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Shaklee Corporation (distributor), Pleasanton, CA. All Shaklee products.