At the full children's serving (ages 4+), you're getting 500mg of **Vitamin C** — solidly within the 250–2000mg clinical range and well above the 90mg RDA. That's a meaningful immune-support dose delivered as a liquid, which makes it easy to adjust for younger kids. The younger children's serving (ages 1–4) provides 250mg, right at the clinical floor.
The form is a blend of ascorbic acid and **sodium ascorbate**, which buffers acidity and makes it gentler on small stomachs than straight ascorbic acid alone. The liquid format also means faster absorption than tablets or gummies, and you can mix it into drinks for picky eaters.
The tradeoff is a small sugar cost — 4g of fructose per full serving. It's modest, but worth noting if you're watching total sugar intake across your child's supplements.
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ChildLife Essentials
Liquid Vitamin C Natural Orange Flavor
Liquid · 1.25 mL · 12 servings · $0.83/serving
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Ingredients (3)
Vitamin C
100%Dose
500 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Vitamin C
100%Dose
250 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Vitamin C
25%Dose
63 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Children's product — scores and dose assessments use adult reference ranges. Actual adequacy may differ for children.
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Calories20 Calorie(s)
- Calories10 Calorie(s)
- Calories0 Calorie(s)
- Sodium40 mg
- Sodium20 mg
- Sodium5 mg
- Total Carbohydrates4 Gram(s)
- Total Sugars4 Gram(s)
- Total Carbohydrates2 Gram(s)
- Total Sugars2 Gram(s)
- Total Carbohydrates0 Gram(s)
- Total Sugars0 Gram(s)
Other Ingredients (6)
FructoseSweetener
Added free fructose is metabolized in the liver and at habitual intake is linked to elevated triglycerides, hepatic fat accumulation, and insulin resistance; an avoidable sugar load with no supplement benefit.
Fruit Juice (unspecified)Colorant
Juice or juice concentrate used primarily for natural color and flavor in gummies
Natural FlavorsFlavor
Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.
Potassium SorbatePreservative
Natural preservative derived from sorbic acid
Purified WaterSolvent
Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
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