Keeping the Kids Healthy Over Half Term with Bioglan SmartKids

[AD/Gifted - We received this package for the purpose of this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.]

Halloween is creeping up on us and the lovely team at Bioglan very kindly sent C and E a spooky personalised gift box this half term.

I do worry a lot about my children's health. My daughter especially seems to catch everything that is going round and when it comes to nutrition, their eating habits can be quite rigid so I always want to make sure that they are getting a) the right nutrients and b) enough of them.

C and E were so excited to see essentially a massive present addressed directly to them - a lovely touch - and inside they found some fantastic goodies!

• A pencil case each
• A set of Baker Ross Halloween house crafts kits each
• Personalised Halloween treat bags
• Bioglan SmartKids Iron gummies
• Bioglan SmartKids Happy Tummies gummies

C and E were absolutely delighted with the craft kits and Halloween treat bags especially. They couldn't wait to get making their Halloween houses and have them sitting on the sideboard as Halloween decorations.

I absolutely love the personalised treat bags as they are such a kind and thoughtful gift. They will definitely be kept for the children to use every year.

They have been having a gummy each every day, we alternate which one they take each day and both of them say that due to the strawberry flavour, they taste just like sweeties. 

The Happy Tummies gummies were the first kids probiotic gummy on the UK market and they are great for assisting with gut health. They also have added Vitamin C.

The Iron gummies are the only iron kids gummies available in the UK and are very important as children at toddler and preschool age have the highest prevalence of anaemia at 47.4% - this is something that I suffered with as a young child. They help support blood cells and give a boost of energy. Similarly to the Happy Tummies gummies, they also contain added Vitamin C.

Bioglan also do additional specific gummies for: 

Fussy Eaters 

Containing a blend of hidden veggies with Vitamins A, C, D2, E and iodine to support healthy growth and immunity

Healthy Eyes 

Combining the three most scientifically researched ingredients for eye health - Vitamin A, Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Healthy Bones 

With calcium, Vitamin D and Vitamin K2 which activates the osteocalcin proteins that put Calcium into bone. Without K2, Calcium cannot do its job

Vitamin D 

This is one I will definitely pick up myself. At C's initial autism assessment, the doctor had recommended that we all get Vitamin D supplements as living in a relatively dark country, we don't get enough from the sun

Brain Formula 

Containing Omega-3 high in DHA

Each tub of Bioglan SmartKids supplements contain around 30 gummies and retail at around £6.99 per tub. You can find them at Holland & Barrett and all good health stores, as well as the Bioglan website. A massive thank you again to Bioglan for our amazing gift!

WaterBaby Pregnancy Drink - Review

WaterBaby is an everyday water drink containing the recommended daily intake of folic acid and a blend of vitamins such as zinc and calcium, designed to offer hydration and additional support throughout all stages of pregnancy.

WaterBaby very kindly sent me out three of their flavours to try out for myself.

The bottles came beautifully packaged in a white box with a magnetic fastener - very fancy for bottles of water. They were wrapped in tissue paper and also came with an information leaflet.

The flavours that I received were Care (citrus), Calm (ginger) and Bloom (cranberry).

Now, I don't drink enough water as it is. I constantly get headaches and Chris tells me that dehydration is the reason. For some reason, I just don't feel that thirst so I would never go out of my way to pour myself a glass of water and to be honest, I think plain water is too boring to drink anyway!

These bottles seemed perfect for me as they had a little hint of flavour so it did just feel like I was drinking juice. Another reason that I like them so much is that I did have a couple of days where I forgot to take my folic acid tablet and/or swallowing it would make me heave (don't you just love morning sickness?) This way, I could just keep a bottle beside me and sip away at it and I knew that the baby was getting enough.

I have to be honest and say that although I really enjoyed the citrus and cranberry flavours, ginger was not a friend of mine. When I was pregnant with C, people told me that ginger biscuits would help with morning sickness but they just made me feel more ill! I expected the same with this pregnancy and I was right. Unfortunately, I just couldn't stomach the ginger but others may have a difference of opinion.

All in all, I would definitely recommend these to any expectant mother as I did genuinely feel hydrated.

On their website, only the Care (citrus) is available to buy in a bundle of either 12 (£18.49) or 28 (£32.49) although the option to buy Bloom (cranberry) or a mixed bundle are coming soon.

You can find out more about WaterBaby at their website, Facebook and Twitter. 

(Disclaimer: I received these items free of charge in exchange for an open and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)