Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops 400IU | 15mL, 450-Day Supply
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| Serving | 1 drop daily (children 0 years and older) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80056310 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- 400 IU VITAMIN D3 PER DROP: Each drop provides 400 IU (10 mcg) of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), suspended in MCT oil - children (age 0 and older) take 1 drop daily.
- HELPS DEVELOP & MAINTAIN BONES AND TEETH: Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth - this product's Health Canada-authorized use.
- MCT OIL FOR ABSORPTION: Suspended in medium chain triglycerides (MCT oil, from coconut) to help support the uptake of this fat-soluble vitamin.
- SIMPLE ONE-DROP DAILY DOSE: Children (age 0 and older): take 1 drop daily, added to food or drink, or straight on the tongue - no pills to swallow.
- NATURAL ORANGE FLAVOUR, EASY DROPPER FORMAT: A pleasant-tasting liquid format the whole family can use, with an easy-to-use dropper for a consistent daily dose.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated by Orange Naturals, developed by naturopathic doctors, and licensed under NPN 80056310. Allergens: soy.
Product Description
Kids Vitamin D3 Drops - One Drop, Once a Day
Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops deliver 400 IU (10 mcg) of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in every drop, suspended in MCT oil for easy daily dosing. Developed by naturopathic doctors, this natural orange-flavoured liquid helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Children (age 0 and older) take just 1 drop daily - added to food or drink, or straight on the tongue. Allergens: soy - see the full cautions below. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80056310.
Les Gouttes de Vitamine D3 pour Enfants d'Orange Naturals offrent 400 UI (10 mcg) de vitamine D3 (cholécalciférol) dans chaque goutte, en suspension dans une huile TCM (triglycérides à chaîne moyenne) pour un dosage facile. Développées par des médecins naturopathes, cette formule liquide au goût naturel d'orange aide au développement et au maintien des os et des dents. Les enfants (dès la naissance) prennent seulement 1 goutte par jour - ajoutée à un aliment ou une boisson, ou directement sur la langue. Allergènes : soya - voir les mises en garde complètes ci-dessous. NPN 80056310.
A Simple One-Drop Daily Vitamin D3 for Kids
400 IU Vitamin D3 per drop, in MCT oil - one drop daily, for children age 0 and up
400 IU Vitamin D3 per Drop
Each drop delivers a precise 400 IU (10 mcg) dose of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) - children (age 0 and older) take 1 drop daily.
MCT Oil Base for Absorption
Suspended in medium chain triglycerides (MCT oil, from coconut), supporting the uptake of this fat-soluble vitamin versus a dry tablet.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Vitamin D3 is one of the most-studied nutrients for children's bone and tooth development, and its role in immune function and long-term growth is an active area of ongoing research. Here is what the wider research explores.
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)
The active form of vitamin D your body makes from sunlight - supports the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth.
400 IU (10 mcg) per drop
Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops: Supplement Facts
Each drop contains:
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)400 IU (10 mcg)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: D-alpha-tocopherol (soy), medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), orange flavour.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones.
Recommended Dose (Children 0 years and older): Take 1 drop daily.
Cautions and Warnings: Allergens: Soy. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque goutte contient :
- Vitamine D3 (cholécalciférol)400 IU (10 mcg)
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : D-alpha-tocophérol (soya), triglycérides à chaîne moyenne (provenant de noix de coco), arôme d'orange.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide au développement et au maintien des dents. Aide au développement et au maintien des os.
Posologie recommandée (Enfants de 0 an et plus) : Prendre 1 goutte par jour.
Mises en garde : Allergènes : Soya. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Garder hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80056310
Support healthy bones and teeth with Kids Vitamin D3 Drops
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops
400 IU Vitamin D3 per drop, in MCT oil - a simple one-drop daily dose for children age 0 and up.
400 IU D3 per drop
Each drop delivers a precise 400 IU (10 mcg) dose of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
Helps develop and maintain bones and teeth
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth - this product's Health Canada-authorized use.
Easy 1-drop daily dose
Add to food or drink, or take straight on the tongue - no pills to swallow, natural orange flavour.
Simple, single-ingredient formula
Just Vitamin D3 in MCT oil with natural orange flavour, made in Canada. Allergens: soy. NPN 80056310.
Inside every drop
400 IU Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) suspended in MCT oil - children (age 0 and older) take 1 drop daily. Allergens: soy.
How to use it
Take 1 drop daily
Children (age 0 and older): take 1 drop daily, added to food or drink, or straight on the tongue.
A 450-day supply per bottle
Each 15 mL bottle provides approximately a 450-day supply at the standard 1-drop daily dose.
Use the dropper for a precise daily serving
The easy-to-use dropper helps ensure a consistent, hassle-free dose every day.
Read the cautions before you start
Allergens: soy. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
What the research says about Vitamin D3
Educational summaries of published research on vitamin D3 generally; not product-specific claims. Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops' own authorized use under NPN 80056310 is that it helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
A randomized trial found no bone-mass advantage to a higher-than-standard dose, supporting the standard 400 IU/day vitamin D3 dose for infants
In a randomized trial of 139 healthy infants born with low vitamin D status, those given 1000 IU/day of vitamin D3 for one year showed no greater whole-body or lumbar spine bone mineral content or density than infants given the standard 400 IU/day dose, supporting 400 IU/day as the standard, adequate dose for breastfed infants.
Human RCT (n=139 infants)A childhood follow-up of a UK trial found pregnancy vitamin D3 supplementation increased offspring bone mineral density at ages 6-7
Following up 447 children from a large UK trial, those whose mothers received 1000 IU/day of vitamin D3 during pregnancy had significantly higher whole-body bone mineral content, bone mineral density and lean mass at ages 6-7 than children of mothers given placebo, suggesting an effect that persists well beyond infancy.
Human RCT follow-up (n=447 children)A large 3-year trial in schoolchildren found weekly vitamin D3 supplementation did not reduce fracture risk despite correcting deficiency - an honest null result
In 8,348 schoolchildren with a high baseline prevalence of vitamin D deficiency randomized to weekly vitamin D3 (14,000 IU) or placebo for 3 years, supplementation was safe but did not significantly reduce the incidence of bone fractures (6.4% vs 6.1%), showing that raising vitamin D status alone did not translate into fewer fractures in this population.
Human RCT (n=8,348 children)The 2024 Endocrine Society guideline recommends empiric vitamin D supplementation for children to help prevent rickets
A multidisciplinary panel systematically reviewing randomized trial evidence concluded that empiric vitamin D supplementation - intake above the standard dietary reference intake, without needing a blood test first - is suggested for children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 because of its potential to prevent nutritional rickets and lower the risk of respiratory tract infections.
Clinical practice guideline (systematic review-based)A French national pediatric consensus issued 35 clinical practice points on vitamin D supplementation from birth through adolescence
A working group representing French pediatric scientific societies developed 35 clinical practice points on native vitamin D therapy and calcium intake for newborns, infants, children and adolescents aged 0 to 18, aimed at preventing vitamin D deficiency and rickets in the general pediatric population.
National clinical consensus (pediatric)The European Academy of Paediatrics states all infants up to age 1 should receive 400 IU/day of vitamin D - this product's own dose
In a statement on vitamin D in European children, the European Academy of Paediatrics concludes that supplementation during infancy to prevent rickets is universally accepted, and that all infants up to 1 year of age should receive an oral supplement of 400 IU/day of vitamin D - the same daily amount provided by one drop of this product.
Expert society statementA review confirms breast milk alone provides insufficient vitamin D, supporting direct infant supplementation
The authors note that vitamin D content in human breast milk is low and insufficient to reach the recommended daily intake of 400 IU, and detail current guidelines recommending direct vitamin D supplementation for breastfed infants to prevent hypovitaminosis D.
ReviewA national Canadian survey found most parents give their breastfed infant a daily vitamin D supplement, as Health Canada recommends
Analyzing Canadian Community Health Survey data on 7,079 breastfed infants, 87.1% of parents reported giving a vitamin D supplement, and of those, 83.3% gave it daily or almost every day, in line with Health Canada's recommendation of a 400 IU (10 mcg) daily supplement for breastfed infants and young children.
National survey (Canada, n=7,079 infants)A trial in small-for-gestational-age breastfed infants found 800 IU reduced insufficiency more than the standard 400 IU dose - a nuanced dosing finding for a higher-risk group
In 60 exclusively breastfed term infants born small-for-gestational-age, those given 800 IU/day of vitamin D had significantly less vitamin D insufficiency at 14 weeks than those given the standard 400 IU/day (30% vs 63.3%), with no toxicity in either group - a finding specific to this higher-risk infant population, not a general recommendation to exceed the standard dose.
Human RCT (n=60 infants)A 12-month trial found high-dose vitamin D3 was safe in children and young adults, with no serious adverse events
In 58 children and young adults (ages 9-24.9) randomized to 7,000 IU/day of vitamin D3 or placebo for 12 months, no subject experienced a serious safety event and there were no clinically significant changes in blood, liver, kidney, metabolic, lipid or inflammatory markers - vitamin D status improved as expected with no safety signal.
Human RCT (n=58)A randomized trial found daily vitamin D3 was well tolerated and more effective than the same dose of vitamin D2 in children and adolescents
In 71 children and adolescents with vitamin D insufficiency randomized to three repletion regimens over 6 weeks, 2,000 IU/day of vitamin D3 raised serum vitamin D levels significantly more than the same dose of vitamin D2, with no participant experiencing elevated calcium in urine or blood in any group.
Human RCT (n=71)A pediatric nephrology study flagged doses above 400 IU/day as a possible risk factor for kidney stones in children - a caution relevant to standard dosing
Reviewing 197 children treated for urinary stones at a single pediatric nephrology clinic, the authors suggested that vitamin D supplementation at doses higher than 400 IU/day may be a risk factor for kidney stone formation in children, underscoring the importance of not exceeding the standard recommended daily dose without medical guidance.
Retrospective clinical study (n=197 children)A Cochrane review found vitamin D given directly to infants and young children had little to no effect on wheeze, airway infections or atopic dermatitis
Reviewing 18 randomized trials totaling over 10,000 participants, vitamin D given directly to infants or children showed little to no effect on childhood wheeze, atopic dermatitis or airway infections, though high-dose vitamin D given to pregnant or breastfeeding women likely reduced childhood wheeze - the evidence for direct infant/child supplementation and asthma specifically remained very uncertain.
Cochrane systematic review & meta-analysis (18 RCTs, 10,611 participants)A follow-up of a major US trial found a protective association between vitamin D and childhood wheeze only in one specific mother-infant dosing combination
Classifying 748 mother-offspring pairs by prenatal and postnatal vitamin D dosing, the combination of high-dose prenatal with standard-dose postnatal vitamin D was associated with the lowest risk of asthma or recurrent wheeze at age 3, but this association was not seen for active or atopic asthma at age 6, and may be confounded by breastfeeding - a nuanced, not clear-cut, finding.
Human cohort study (n=748 mother-infant pairs)A scoping review found vitamin D supplementation may lower respiratory infection risk in vitamin-D-insufficient children over age 1, but found no other clear extraskeletal benefit
Reviewing 22 selected studies on vitamin D supplementation in healthy children, the authors found that in children over 1 year with calcifediol levels below 35 ng/mL, 400 to 800 IU/day decreased the risk of respiratory infection, but found no evidence that supplementation reduces the risk or severity of other infections, or offers other clinically significant extraskeletal benefits in the general pediatric population.
Scoping review (22 studies)A national Canadian health survey found about 1 in 5 people, including children, have inadequate vitamin D status
Measuring blood vitamin D levels in 21,770 Canadians aged 3 to 79, the Canadian Health Measures Survey found 19.0% had inadequate vitamin D status and 8.4% were at risk of deficiency, with similar demographic risk factors - including not using a vitamin D supplement - observed in children as in adults.
National health survey (Canada, n=21,770)Canadian survey data found people who use a vitamin D supplement are far more likely to meet their vitamin D needs than those who don't
Analyzing 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey data on 19,567 people of all ages, the proportion falling below the estimated average vitamin D requirement was 85.2% or higher among non-supplement users, compared with as low as 7.9% to 54.2% among supplement users, depending on age and sex group.
National dietary intake survey (Canada, n=19,567)A study of over 1,000 preschool children found vitamin D deficiency was most common in autumn-winter and linked to low sun exposure
Assessing 1,016 healthy preschool children aged 9 to 72 months across all four seasons, vitamin D deficiency prevalence varied significantly by season, with the autumn-winter period, age under 24 months, darker skin pigmentation, and daily sunlight exposure under 15 minutes all identified as significant risk factors.
Cross-sectional study (n=1,016 children)A trial found vitamin D3 already dissolved in an oily solution absorbed equally well whether taken fasting or with a high-fat meal
In 88 adults randomized to a single 50,000 IU dose of vitamin D3 taken fasting or with a standardized high-fat breakfast, 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels rose significantly and similarly in both conditions, indicating that once vitamin D3 is solubilized in an oily vehicle, meal timing does not meaningfully change its uptake.
Human RCT, cross-over (n=88)A study found a medium-chain-triglyceride-based delivery structure meaningfully increased vitamin D's bioavailability versus a plain oil mixture
Comparing two structurally different medium- and long-chain triglyceride carriers with identical fatty acid content, the structured triglyceride form increased vitamin D's capacity to form absorbable mixed micelles and significantly increased its delivery into the bloodstream in an animal model, compared with a simple physical oil mixture.
Preclinical study (in vitro + animal model)A meta-analysis of 20 trials found vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) raises blood vitamin D levels more than vitamin D2
Pooling 12 daily-dosed comparative trials, vitamin D3 supplementation produced significantly greater increases in total blood 25-hydroxyvitamin D than the same dose of vitamin D2, supporting cholecalciferol (vitamin D3, the form in this product) as the more effective form for raising vitamin D status.
Meta-analysis (20 RCTs)A long-term follow-up found infant vitamin D supplementation led to slightly lower BMI in childhood, with no difference in bone or motor outcomes - a mixed result
Following up 912 low-birthweight children who received vitamin D or placebo as infants, those in the vitamin D group had significantly lower body mass index Z-scores at ages 3-6 due to slightly lower weight, but showed no differences in bone strength, body fat percentage or most motor development measures compared with placebo.
Human RCT, long-term follow-up (n=912)A meta-analysis found high-dose vitamin D benefited preterm infants short-term, but showed no long-term neurodevelopmental advantage over the standard dose
Pooling 21 studies of 1,130 preterm infants, high-dose (800 IU/day or more) vitamin D supplementation improved short-term outcomes like vitamin D status and growth versus lower doses, but long-term follow-up found no significant differences in vitamin D status or neurodevelopmental outcomes between high- and low-dose groups.
Meta-analysis (21 studies, n=1,130 preterm infants)A trial in children recovering from severe malnutrition found high-dose vitamin D raised blood levels but did not improve growth or development outcomes - an honest null result
In 259 children aged 6-59 months recovering from complicated severe acute malnutrition, two high oral doses of vitamin D substantially raised blood vitamin D levels compared with placebo, but this was not associated with any difference in weight-for-height, lean mass, or neurodevelopmental scores at 2- or 6-month follow-up.
Human RCT (n=259 children)Frequently asked questions
What is Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops and what does it do?
It's a liquid drop supplement providing 400 IU (10 mcg) of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per drop, suspended in MCT oil. It helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
How do I give it to my child?
Children (age 0 and older) take 1 drop daily, added to food or drink, or straight on the tongue.
Why is it suspended in MCT oil?
Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble nutrient, so it is suspended in medium chain triglycerides (MCT oil, from coconut) to support its absorption, rather than delivered as a dry tablet.
What allergens does it contain?
This product contains soy (from the D-alpha-tocopherol).
How long does one bottle last?
Each 15 mL bottle provides approximately a 450-day supply at the standard dose of 1 drop daily.
Is it flavoured?
Yes - it has a natural orange flavour designed to make daily use easy for the whole family.
Is this the same as Orange Naturals D3+K2 Drops?
No. This product contains only Vitamin D3 (400 IU per drop) with no Vitamin K2, and carries its own NPN (80056310), separate from the D3+K2 Drops product.
Where do I buy it?
Use the orange button on this page - it takes you to the listing on Amazon.ca for secure checkout and fast delivery.
Support healthy bones and teeth with Kids Vitamin D3 Drops
Get Orange Naturals Kids Vitamin D3 Drops on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80056310. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Allergens: soy. The research summaries on this page concern vitamin D3 generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Allergens: Soy. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each drop contains): Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), 400 IU (10 mcg). Non-medicinal Ingredients: D-alpha-tocopherol (soy), medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), orange flavour.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Children 0 years and older): Take 1 drop daily.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.