2026-09-28
Supplements vs a balanced diet: what parents need to know
Do food supplements replace a healthy diet? A paediatrician explains why whole foods come first and how targeted supplements fill real dietary gaps.
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Guides for parents
Straight answers on kids’ nutrition.
Written by paediatrician Dr. Gaurav Gupta, co-founder of Chubears. No hype, no miracle claims, and honest about when your child does not need a supplement at all.
2026-09-28
My child is a picky eater. What should parents know?
A paediatrician shares 10 practical strategies for picky and fussy eaters in Indian homes, mealtime stress relief, and when vitamins help.
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Nutritional deficiencies in Indian children: a doctor's guide
Common nutritional deficiencies in Indian children including iron, vitamin D, and B12: clinical signs, dietary causes, and evidence-based solutions.
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Vegetarian diets and children's nutrition: doctor guide
How to ensure your vegetarian child gets adequate vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and protein. Paediatrician guidance for Indian vegetarian families.
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"She Eats Dal Every Day. Why Is Her Hemoglobin Low?"
Indian parents often hear their vegetarian daughter has low iron despite healthy home food. Dr. Gaurav Gupta explains the milk mistake, lemon tricks, and fixes.
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What age can children take gummy vitamins safely?
When can children safely start gummy vitamins? A paediatrician explains chewing readiness, toddler choking risks, and age-based serving guidelines.
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Vitamin D Deficiency in Indian Children: Why Indoor Kids Are at Risk
Learn why vitamin D deficiency is common in Indian children despite sunshine, recognizing symptoms, and how to prevent it safely.
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Iron deficiency in children: signs, testing and treatment
A paediatrician explains the symptoms of iron deficiency in children, diagnostic tests like ferritin, dietary iron sources, and when supplements help.
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Gummy vitamins vs syrup: what should parents know?
Gummy vitamins vs syrups: a paediatrician compares absorption, child compliance, sugar content, tooth staining, and practical parent convenience.
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Does my child need a multivitamin? A paediatrician explains
A paediatrician explains when Indian children actually need a multivitamin, how to evaluate diet, gummy vs syrup, timing, and safety for teeth.
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Are gummy vitamins safe for children? A doctor explains
A paediatrician answers whether gummy vitamins are safe for kids, discussing sugar, dental health, choking risk by age, and iron overdose prevention.
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How much iron does a child need? Doctor explains ICMR RDA
ICMR 2020 RDA guidelines for iron in Indian children: daily requirements from ages 5 to 17, food sources, bioavailability, and safe supplementation.
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Can children take iron and calcium together? A paediatrician explains
Can children take iron and calcium together? A paediatrician explains absorption conflicts, spacing, safe dosing, and emergency safety guidelines.
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How to choose a children's multivitamin: doctor checklist
A paediatrician's checklist for choosing a safe children's multivitamin: RDA dosing, pectin vs gelatin, natural flavours, and avoiding mega-doses.
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How much vitamin D and calcium do children need daily?
Paediatrician guide to daily calcium and vitamin D needs in Indian children, bone mineralisation, sunlight exposure, food sources, and supplements.
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