The best vitamin or supplements for mums, according to Australian parents
Stay nourished and energised with a vitamin or supplement.
When you’re juggling motherhood, finding the right vitamins or supplements can be an important part of looking after yourself. Between busy days, broken sleep and the constant demands of caring for little ones, making sure you’re getting the nutrients your body needs can help you feel nourished and energised.
But with so many options available, knowing what’s right for you isn’t always easy. From pregnancy and breastfeeding through to life with toddlers and beyond, your nutritional needs can change.
Here, we take a look at some trusted vitamins and supplements to help support mums through the different stages of motherhood.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Vitamin or Supplement for Mum
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year, the award winners were determined entirely by parents who cast their votes across a range of categories, including nappies, car seats, prams, and breast pumps. Products were evaluated based on quality, value, user-friendliness, and innovation.
The annual Bounty Baby Awards showcase top products in the parenting industry, offering new and expecting parents trusted guidance on what to bring into their homes.
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The winners of the Best Vitamin or Supplement for mum are:
Gold Award: Bio Island DHA for Pregnancy
Silver Award: Two Islands Milk Maker Lactation Support
Bronze Award: PERDAYS Probiotic 360 & Vitamin D+
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Vitamin or Supplement for Mum
GOLD AWARD
RRP $49.99
Bio Island DHA for Pregnancy is sourced from algae a natural source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) an omega 3 fatty acid. Maternal dietary intake of DHA helps support healthy foetal brain development and central nervous system function. The omega 3 fatty acid DHA also supports healthy eye and vision development in breast fed healthy infants. DHA supports a healthy pregnancy and maternal health.
Features:
- Fish free source of DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid.
- Mini softgels that are easy to swallow.
- Evidence based dosage instructions to align with preconception, pregnancy, and breastfeeding nutrient requirements.
SILVER AWARD
Two Islands Milk Maker Lactation Support
RRP $20.00 – $79.95
Two Islands Milk Maker combines high-strength Fenugreek and Goat’s Rue, traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support breast milk production, with Shatavari traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine as a galactagogue and to support the nervous system. All in a convenient, easy-to-take capsule, ideal for use at home or on the go.
Not to be taken when pregnant. If you are concerned about the health of you or your baby, talk to your health practitioner. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.
Active ingredients: Fenugreek, Goats Rue, Shatavari.
AUST L number: 517596
BRONZE AWARD
PERDAYS Probiotic 360 & Vitamin D+
RRP $20.00 – $79.95
Combining over 25bn CFU probiotics across 21 strains with a prebiotic, this specific synbiotic formula supports healthy digestion and bowel function for everyday wellbeing as well as restoring beneficial gut flora after antibiotic use. The addition of Vitamin D3 supports healthy immune system function.
For improved delivery, our unique patented Nutriseal-Caps™ technology protects our probiotic from stomach acids, delivering them to the small intestine. This enhanced formula is sulphite and sorbate free and suitable for use during pregnancy.
Directions:
- Take one capsule per day on an empty stomach or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Warnings:
- ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
- Contains milk.
- Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
- Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
- Advise your doctor of any medicine you take during pregnancy, particularly in your first trimester. If you are concerned about the health of yourself or your baby, talk to your healthcare practitioner.
AUST L 516006
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Two Islands Hydrate⁴ Electrolytes
RRP $14.00 – $59.00
Two Islands Hydrate⁴ Electrolytes deliver high-strength hydration with 1,000mg sodium plus potassium, calcium and magnesium. Formulated without added sugar and packaged in convenient on-the-go sachets, Hydrate⁴ is designed for everyday life, from workouts to pregnancy, travel and busy days. Properly dosed and independently tested.
Available in four refreshing flavours: Orange Citrus Salt, Passionfruit Mango Salt, Raspberry Lemonade Salt, and Pineapple Salt.
