With summer break upon us, I have begun to develop anxiety about the prospect of having to feed my children again. Why? Because I have one that would eat hot dogs for every meal, and a teen that likes to sneak chocolate in her room just to see if she can get away with it.
Knowing that I have a couple challenging eaters in hand, I decided to give First Day multivitamins a try. Last month, we tried First Day Kids Vitamins, and it was a major success.
Today I’m going to walk you through our experience with the Teens Daily Kickstart Multivitamins, including palatability, health benefits, and whether or not it’s worth the price tag.
Quick Notes on Testing Procedures
Reviewer: Amanda Wiggins' teenage daughter tried First Day Teens Multivitamin Gummies. She's been a picky eater her whole life. Amanda and her daughter are trying to find a solution for getting the key nutrients in her diet.
Product Reviewed: First Day Teens Multivitamin
Duration of testing: 1 month supply
Mom’s Rating First Day Teens Vitamins
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Taste and Palatability: 5/5
Observed Health Benefits: 4/5
Ingredient Quality: 5/5
Ease of Use: 5/5
Value for Money: 4.5/5
Our Experience With First Day Teens Vitamins
We got the package while I was at work, so I decided to take a break to open the package together with my daughter. The outer envelope is a white non-descript bubble package, and without the return address on the label, I wouldn’t have known what was inside.
Opening the mailer revealed our brightly colored bottle with fun illustrations. The bottle itself, while colored differently from the kids' vitamin, still had a similar playful feel.
From my perspective, the design could have been altered to cater to the tastes of teens who believe themselves to be more mature, and not the whimsical designs that would attract a 7 year old. Without the different colored tops, it would have been difficult to remember which one was marketed towards children and which one was marketed towards teens.
The bottle sits by the kitchen sink, out of the reach of our pets, in an easy-to-see space. She’s not the best at remembering to do things everyday at the same time, but I’m hopeful that instilling a habit and routine while she’s still young and moldable will allow her to continue making good choices and habits when she’s on her own.
As a teen with braces, we’ve been advised on eating things that could potentially get stuck. But she reports that, while pleasantly gummy, these vitamins did not end up between the wires, and dissolves away quickly. Another plus one for First Day.
Pros and Cons
What I Liked
- No yuck-face. The delicious, sweet taste of the vitamins make morning routines a breeze.
- Nutritional support. I can’t replace my child’s diet completely. But this is an easy, direct way to give her what her growing body and brain needs.
- Organic. I’ve been pretty conscious of artificial ingredients and their effect on developing children, so I like to give them good healthy food whenever possible.
- Subscription model. Because remembering to order anything on a schedule is a pain.
What I Didn't Like
- Some people do not appreciate the subscription model, and First Day makes the one-time purchase less attractive than a subscription.
- Sugar. 3 grams isn’t a lot of carbs in the grand scheme of things, but I wonder what the palatability would be like if all the sugar were removed. We’ve always been pretty careful about her sugar intake as she’s got some risk factors for health problems.
Key Features
Nutritional Content: First Day Teens Daily Kickstart contains 12 micronutrients including a complex of B vitamins that are backed by scientific studies. They’ve updated how multivitamins are supposed to look and act, and are careful to include only what teenagers need without overdoing it.
Ingredient Quality: With natural organic ingredients like apple, raspberry and blueberry, the list reads like a delicious plate of fresh food. First Day made sure that their product was free from the most popular allergens, making their gummies accessible for the majority of teens.
Product Design: My teen hates pills and chalky chewable tablets. The fact that she says she would eat these gummies like candy is a testament to how fun and easy they’ve made this product to be taken by kids and teens.
Value for Money
Cost Analysis: When purchased using their subscription program, First Day Kids comes in at $1.10 per 2-gummy serving. Other popular organic teens multivitamins boast a similar price point, and I feel like this cost of entry is acceptable for the quality of the product. The free shipping certainly doesn’t hurt.
Final Thoughts and Recommendation
Overall Experience: I love knowing my on-the-go girl is getting that extra dose of high-quality vitamins and nutrients with the First Day gummies, especially since I can’t be around all the time to force a celery stalk in front of her.
While we didn’t notice any external changes in her overall mood, energy level, or sarcastic tendencies, I can definitely see more of an effort in her to take steps now that ensure a healthy lifestyle.
She’s not fully invested yet, as I see her run out the door to swim practice with a can of cream soda and a slim jim. And I’ll certainly allow wiggle room for indulgences. Yet, seeing her throw her Playstation controller down to run to the kitchen because she “forgot to take the gummies this morning” makes me hopeful that good nutrition will one day be as valuable to her as it is to me.
First Day has made flipping this switch in her brain an easy one, and I will continue supporting her gummy habit for as long as it takes.
Recommendation: I’ll be adding my positive review to thousands of other parents satisfied with the quality and value of the First Day Teens Daily Kickstarter. We have no need to try anything else. When you find a winner, why look elsewhere?
Additional Tips for Parents
Usage Tips: Place vitamins where your teens are likely to see them at the same time each day, like beside their toothbrush or by the kitchen sink – maybe in the fridge by the banana pudding.
First Day Teens Daily Kickstart Multivitamin can be purchased through their website at www.firstday.com.
Verified User Reviews:
First Day Kids Vitamins currently have a 4.86 out of 5 star rating with over 640 reviews via their official website.
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Huge Behavior changes
I was struggling with my son's constant meltdowns when I saw an add for these vitamins on social media. It felt like a sign, and I was willing to try anything. Within three weeks I saw noticeable changes in his behavior. I was so impressed I ordered viatmins for the whole family!
Heather H.
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Whoop Whoop
I purchased both the teen and child vitamins. Its our second month and I definitely see a difference. Both boys are super active and picky eaters. I definitely noticed a difference in behavior after a month. The teen moon swings and growth spurt mood swings are much improved. In our busy schedule it gives me piece of mind to know they are getting a good start to their day. Thank you First Day!!!
Jacqueline L.
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Excellent decision
My son loves his vitamin now. This my best decision about first day vitamins if he loves it I’m Happy
Nora A.
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Taste is challenging
Appreciate the benefits however the taste is not the best.
Amy P.
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Delivery time
Waited way too long for the vitamins to arrive.
Nardin A.
