NovaFerrum Pediatric Drops Liquid Iron Supplement for Infants and Toddlers 4 fl oz (120 mL) - Raspberry Grape

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I bought this iron supplement for my own children and have been very happy with it. The dropper makes it easy to use, and the taste seems much better than other iron products we tried before. My kids take it without much difficulty, which is a big plus for parents. The bottle is convenient, and overall it feels like a good quality product. I would definitely buy it again for my family.

My 3-year-old son loves the raspberry flavor and takes it without any fuss. The dropper makes it easy to measure and use. The quality is excellent, and I appreciate that it’s sugar-free and made with clean ingredients. The price is reasonable for the amount you get, especially compared to other iron supplements we’ve tried. Definitely worth it for a product that works and that my child actually enjoys taking.

This has been such a great find so far. My baby actually enjoys the flavor, which makes giving it daily so much easier—no fighting or stress. The dropper is super convenient and helps me get the exact measurement every time without any mess. I also appreciate how simple it is to incorporate into our routine. I’ll definitely be sharing an update in about six weeks after his next doctor visit to see how his hemoglobin levels improve, but for now, we’re really happy with it!

Appears to be tolerated superbly. Hoping it regulates the ferritin levels appropriately for our toddler. Update - May 2015 Blood lab results for our 8 month old preemie, IUGR, SGA (Intrauterine growth restricted, small for gestational age due to pre-eclampsiaa) confirm that ferritin, HGB, Hematocrit appear normal after several months on NovaFerrum. A big thank you to NovaFerrum for creating such a well-tolerated, vital pediatric supplement. Our infant enjoys sucking on dropper to receive pediatric liquid i.e., taste is not an issue. Began NovaFerrum introduction by adding to bottled breast-milk. Wanted to ensure daily dose was received so switched / tested direct dropper oral dosing. BM's sometimes appeared a little dark, possibly firm... reduced dose to .75 ml to avoid / alleviate potential constipation. Previously used Albion Ferrochel (a chelated de-ionized) iron powder on first child; however, it produced serious infant constipation and caused withholding problem for child 1 For breastfeeding mothers - especially those who go beyond six months with "exclusive" breastfeeding, I believe iron supplements such as Nova Ferrum are critical for low-birthweight newborns to avoid anemia. However, don't trust me - instead google the WHO information on iron-deficiency anemia in infants - almost tragic how easy to avoid and how serious the deficiency outcomes. ps. (pardon the digression) In the course conducting iron research, I also began realizing (based on WHO sources and other European medical info.) how significant iodine deficiency is for infants --- including our own children. Google this topic. Again, tragic outcomes for iodine deficiency and so easy to prevent... appears that our low-iodized salt diets over the past several decades are creating the problems... yes, yes, we eat too much salt in our food, but's it's the inexpensive, plain salt... Hence infants / children often don't receive enough iodine... and moreover... a breastfeeding mother requires even more daily iodine (via food or supplements) while breastfeeding compared to the time during pregnancy... quite rare to view a requirement go up AFTER pregnancy... but it perhaps the solubility and consumption rates of breastfeeding infants. Hope these thoughts inspire your research. FYI -- many pediatricians don't discuss IRON or Iodine since most mothers appear to breastfeed for less than six months... hence, infants switch to fortified milk formula. Quite ironic that many pediatricians don't highlight these vital nutritional supplements for new *breastfeeding* mothers, especially considering the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends breastfeeding through age 1 and avoiding "bovine" milk until age 1.... doubly true for low-birthweight, pre-mature infants. Sure, you'll often be advised to give your newborn vitamin D and/or poly-vi sol drops. But the latter tastes awful, ferrous sulphate is constipating on their delicate GI systems, and ruins their tasting associations with breastmilk. Given the tragic outcomes of these easily preventable deficiencies, I would encourage NovaFerrum to market to NICUs and pediatric offices... highlighting some of my above points about breastfeeding mothers. Also, you might expand your product line to create a quality-controlled dose of pediatric iodine liquid supplement... which doesn't appear in the marketplace.

SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE PHARMACY. My daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease and her iron is extremely low. It's been a battle to get her to take the required pharmacy prescription iron every day. This is similar in cost and she tolerates the taste much, much better. So happy I bought this!