Roundup
Best kids multivitamins compared
Here's an honest scorecard of popular kids multivitamins side by side. Hiya keeps sugar lowest, SmartyPants adds a built-in omega-3, gummies win on taste, and byMae multi+ for littles is the one that layers immunity training (beta-glucan) into a chewable. No single option wins every row — pick for what your family needs most.
The scorecard
| byMae multi+ for littles | Hiya | SmartyPants Kids | Gummy vitamins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunity training (beta-glucan)Leads: byMae only | Yes — 50 mg per chewable | No | No | No |
| Added sugarLeads: Hiya (0 g) | Less than 1 g per chewable | 0 g (monk fruit) | ≈ 5 g per serving | Often 2–5 g per serving |
| Essential nutrientsLeads: byMae (17) | 17 | 15 | — | — |
| Omega-3 (DHA/EPA)Leads: SmartyPants | No (pair with a kids' fish oil if desired) | — | ≈ 100 mg per serving | — |
| Format | Mixed-berry chewable tablet | Chewable tablet | Gummies | Gummy |
| Sticky residue on teethLeads: Chewables (byMae, Hiya) | No — non-gummy chewable | No — non-gummy chewable | Gummy texture | Yes |
| 30-day guaranteeLeads: byMae | Yes | No | No | — |
“—” means the value isn’t published for that product. No single option leads every row.
Which one is right for your family?
byMae multi+ for littles
Best if you want immunity training (beta-glucan) and 17 nutrients in one chewable.
Hiya
Best for the lowest sugar (0 g, monk-fruit sweetened) in a refillable, plastic-free glass bottle.
SmartyPants Kids
Best if you want a built-in omega-3 (DHA/EPA) and your child already prefers a gummy.
Gummy vitamins
Best for candy-like taste when a gummy is the only format a child will reliably take.
Common questions
What's the best kids multivitamin overall?
There isn't one 'best' for every family. Hiya keeps sugar lowest (0 g) in a plastic-free bottle, SmartyPants adds a built-in omega-3, and gummies win on taste. byMae multi+ for littles is a mixed-berry chewable with 17 essential vitamins and minerals plus beta-glucan.
Which kids multivitamin has the least sugar?
Hiya, at 0 g of added sugar (monk-fruit sweetened). byMae multi+ for littles has less than 1 g of sugar per chewable, while SmartyPants and most gummies land around 2–5 g per serving. If zero added sugar is your single most important factor, Hiya leads that row.
Want the immunity-training chewable?
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The fine print made clear
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.