Supplements for immune support and speech delays. THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST. I JUST WANT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU BECAUSE IT WORKED FOR US.
I wanted to share this supplement that I SWEAR BY is Balanced Essential for our kids.
Our neurologist (our son’s neurologist) is known for being the best in the area – he helps children will all sorts of neurologic issues. He has over a year waiting list and is currently not even taking new patients, but we happened to get in four years ago when he had an opening.
He has been our “God-send”. He has helped us through a LOT of issues that we were dealing with with our son. He refereed us to surgeons that have been wonderful, therapists that have made a world of difference, and he even answers my e-mails when I have a quick question!
So, when our son was going down-hill, due to his poor nutrition (he could not tolerate any food and his body literally resisted it- see that story here), started having sensory issues and had a speech delay, he told us to try this vitamin supplement: Balanced Essentials.
He said that lack of nutrition and vitamins can cause all of those things.
He also told me NOT to use the store-bought chewable vitamins that everyone gets because many of them don’t get absorbed properly and they contain dyes & additives, which is not good for our children’s growing bodies and brains. I did find a chewable alternative that fit the criteria of what we needed in a vitamin (because the Balanced Essentials tastes like the vitamins they took as infants)
He also told us to start juicing, too, which we try to do daily. We bought this juicer… (because it was pretty inexpensive & does a great job)
We buy the day-old fruit at Harris Teeter or produce at Aldis, bring it home & make juice. Juicing can get expensive, but it is a quick way to get spinach and other fruits and vegetables into our kids. (Add apples and it will make everything taste good!)
Back to Balanced Essentials: it has everything that kids would be getting IF they eat a very balanced diet. (It is great for grown-ups, too)
This Balanced Essesntials has:
• 94 Vital Nutrients
• 12 Natural Vitamins
• 17 Amino Acids
• Omega 3,6,9
• 62 Major & Trace Minerals
• 10 Phytonutrient Rich Plants
I give it to all of our kids now (he told us to do 1 ounce a day per child). We saw immediate results from this vitamin. Our son’s speech picked up so quickly that we were amazed- he was going to get speech therapy & after this he didn’t need it anymore. Really! (Again, his body rejected EVERY food and drink for years. It is amazing that his body could even sustain itself). His muscles became less tense (he has something called Hypertonia- Increased muscle tone). It has been fantastic for him and for all of our kids. It gives me a peace of mind when they only eat one bite of vegetables at dinner, instead of all of it (or 1 pea- if you are our two-year old!)
I tell everyone about it! If your child is picky or if you notice any sort of delay, this worked wonders and I order it (I currently have two bottles in our fridge- so that we don’t run out!)
I keep two in my refrigerator because I do not want to run out! It was expensive to get two bottles at once but you get MUCH more for your money because it is a big bottle and lasts for months. The kids line up to take it – our two year old calls it his “Spidermans” (Too hard to say Vitamins, I guess! haha!)
Here is our two year old modeling them for you- 🙂
I hope that this post helped you! Stay HEALTHY!! 🙂
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Brenna says
YUM!!! I am SO into a really weird combo smoothie right now!
! Spinach, Frozen Blueberries, Pom/Cran juice, Activia blueberry
or strawberry yogurt and Flax seed. Oh yeah! Sure to generate your bowels nice and healthy and clean!
!
Your Modern Family says
Sounds great & so healthy!!
Ethel M says
Hello there! I want to know if there’s Balance Essentials available in the Philippines? I wanted to try it with my daughters too. Thank you!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m not sure- we buy it from Amazon (I just ordered a new bottle last night) 🙂
Renee says
Becky, thanks for the info. My daughter has ADHD and a mild speech delay at times. She’s been on balanced essentials for 1 month, thanks to your story. It’s really great, and it helps, because she’s finicky and she gets her nutrients now. Her speech is perfect!!!! 👌🏾
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I’m so glad!!
Mea says
You can shop it thru shopee.
It costs me 2500.
Natalie says
This is great information. My son is 3 and has a speech delay so I’m going to try your suggestions. I currently use Animal Parade but will try the Balanced Essentials. As far as the elderberry syrup is concerned, how often do you give this to your children and have you seen any side effects? Thanks again for the great post.
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Cathleen says
An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a
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And he actually ordered me breakfast simply because I
found it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!!
But yeah, thanx for spending time to talk about this issue here on your blog.
Eli's mommy says
Hi, how old was your son when you gave him the Balance Essential? My son is 23 mos, smart but also is going for eval bec of speech delay they said. He also barely eats, no veggie no fruit only rice which is nothing really. But he doesn’t look he don’t eat, but I should know.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
He was about 1… maybe 14 months?
LINDSAY v says
Hello! How much do you give you’re child per day? My daughter is 21 months and I just bought it for her. Do you give your child 1 oz per day?
Thanks! Lindsay
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We started at 1/2 ounce until he was older, but I’d talk to your dr.
Sylvia Baker says
My son will only eat rice also. I am definitely going to try balanced essentials. I pray this works.
mallega says
Hi- Thanks for sharing the information. My daughter is 3 and has some expressive and receptive speech delays. I just ordered the Balanced Essentials vitamins. There is no separate dosage for children so I was thinking of giving 1/2 ounce- how much do you give your two year old?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I fill it up to the first little line in the cap. (the first ridge in the cap). I think its an ounce (from what our Dr. had told us), but 1/2 ounce would be good for a 2 year old, I think.
Raymia Emmanuel says
My daughter is 3, she turns 4 in December, she has speech/ language delay. Are there recommended foods I can implement in her diet (for breakfast, lunch, and snacks)
Becky Mansfield says
I would suggest adding in as many fruits & vegetables as possible.
As far as the delay goes, using a straw for foods like applesauce can help to strengthen her oral muscles.
Sarah says
I just ordered the vitamins to help with sensory and speech delay! I am so thankful I found this on pinterest! I can’t wait to see the benefits!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I hope that it works for you- we still use it (its been about 5 years). I use it with all 4 of our kids now. 🙂
Sara says
What kind of juicing do you recommend. Sometimes my kids know that I an ‘up’ to something in the kitchen. Any recommended combinations?
TIA
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Anything with apples tastes great. So I’ll combine carrots, grapes, a handful of spinach & a few apples.
The only thing that seems to be too strong in the juicer is celery. It seems to ‘take over’ in flavor & the kids won’t drink it. 🙂
bawani says
Hi my son is 5 years old and suspected having apraxia. What dosage is good for 5 year old. He is smart and a good boy but he gets frustrated trying to tell us something.
Thank you
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We just do 1 oz. for all four of our kids (one oz. each – we fill it to the lowest line on the cap), but I’d check w/ your dr. 🙂
AR. says
Hi! I was wondering if you think it would be ok to mix 1 ounce in my son’s v8 fruit juice? Do you think it would lessen the affects?
nurul says
Hi.after searchinh by google supplement for speech delay.i came across reading your blog.thanks so much..and now i hv bought the supplement.and thanks god i can see the improvement within a week.i almost cry when i saw my 3y son ask for a noodle..for many years he refused to eat and hv some speech delay..
And now he start to eat like others..asking for banana..apple..and other foods.tq so much for a very good sharing about this supplement..
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
No way! That’s awesome news.
Valentina says
How long do you have to give them the supplement for? My daughter is 2 yrs 9 months
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We are still doing it b/c it is their daily vitamin 🙂
Stephanie says
I just purchased the supplement the other day. Planning on starting this week. My son is 16 months old and has a food/touch sensory issue and does not say any words on a regular basis. He will say a word here and there but nothing consistent. I CANNOT wait until the moment he starts eating real food. Right now he does not eat or touch anything wet or sticky in texture. So lots of dry crunchy snacks with milk. Crossing my fingers. 🙂
julie says
I read your blog some time last year and it had much more information to it like the other vitamin chewables you suggest, but now it’s not seeable. You mention about the chewable vitamin to see at the bottom, but there is nothing about a chewable vitamin or the rest of the post I saw before at the bottom. Can you please inform me on what am I missing? :/
Thank you for this great post in general!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Its Animal Parade 🙂
Lanielle says
Can you recommend a chewable version (sorry I couldn’t find it on the page) – my son refuses liquid vitamins or any liquid sort of medication. Thanks for all the info! 2years and 4 months and he only says the first few letters of about 4 words. But completely understands everything we say. Thanks for your guidance!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
We like this one: (kids) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00012NGZI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00012NGZI&linkCode=as2&tag=youmodfam-20&linkId=PBZHMNTZHEKSNM6D
Lanielle says
Great! We’re in South Africa so buying on amazon is an option for us! Thanks again!
Pops says
Hi lanell. Just checking.. I’m from South Africa too. Amazon doesn’t deliver liquids overseas. How did u get urs? Have u seen any results after using it?
Pops
Glory says
Thank you so much for sharing this information. We have a 2.5yr old little guy who is sharp as a whippet but has an expressive language delay. He has also been a picky eater from the beginning. I just ordered 2 bottles of BE off Amazon.ca….crossing my fingers it will give him the fuel he needs to push through these barriers.
Stephanie says
Hello, my son is refusing to eat the balanced essentials.. Do you think it would be ok to mix it with some juice?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I mixed it when our son was little. 🙂
Valerie says
Hi, I came across this page when I was researching BE. We just got ours today for my 4 year old who has apraxia. Just wondering if the 1 oz per day dose is what you recommend (or what your children took at this age). Thanks for the VERY informative post. I can’t wait to start these vitamins.. My daughter is excited too ?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
This is what our doctor suggested when we started it, but I’d double check with your pediatrician.
Anna says
do you give your kids both the chewable vitamins and the balance essential?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
NO- one or the other.
Jennifer Riddle says
DId you see speech benefits with the animal parade soley?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Yes, but not sure if it was time or if it was his vitamins that helped him improve?
Sara says
Do you know of a dairy free alternative? My son is allergic to dairy but has a speech delay (he’s 2). Thanks.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I don’t. I didn’t realize there was dairy in the vitamins. Sorry!
Shruti says
Hi
Can I give this to my two year old son? Is it safe? Or should I consult paediatric before giving?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I would consult a pediatric doctor before giving anything to your kids 🙂
Charlize says
Hi Becky! Thanks a lot for sharing your article. I bought these vitamins for my 3 year old son. He also has speech or language delay. I hope this will work for him. I will give you an update after a month when i see results. I wish this will also help other parents who also going through struggles with their child’s delay. I just want to ask if was it only for the first month that you give 1 oz or did you reduce the dosage after a month? Thank you and best regards…
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I would check with your pediatrician. We started at a reduced dosage, but check with your dr. to see what you should do for your son. 🙂
Lindsay says
Hi Becky!
Did you notice your kids getting hyper after taking? I was reading through comments on the product on Amazon and a few had mentioned. I have a pretty active 3 year old with speech delay. Hopefully going to try this asap.
Thanks!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Not at all, but it is just a vitamin, so I can’t really see that happening?
adriana says
hi becky did it take your sons sensory issues away for good what type of sensory did he have thankyou
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
He has trouble with touch & motion. It is much better, but he still struggles with those things a bit.
Adrian says
Hi becky my son is three and has severe speech delay 🙁 the last little line in the cap is not one oz two tablespoons is and that’s more then the little line one tablespoon is up to the little line so did you do 1 oz or just up to the little line thankyou so much
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I did one oz b/c that’s what our doctor told us, but you might want to check with yours.
Lara says
Did he begin to talk straight away did he start with words ? Why did the doc think it would help
Thankyou
deborah says
could your son say words before using this product did he take anything else or just this
thankyou
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I don’t really remember (it was about 6 years ago). I’m sorry!
CC says
How much should I give a 21month old? And should it be given once or twice a day? An ounce seems like way too much!
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I would check with your doctor 🙂
Snm29 says
Yea an ounce is like 30ml. We can only give it if our doctor allows us to do so. Unfortunately my doctor doesnt even know this vitamins exist and she will say negative things without even reading the labels on it. So no help from there. Not sure 🤔 but may be pharmacists can suggest a safe amount? I will start with 10ml for my 18 month old.
Phidel says
Hi Becky, i am out in Kenya. My daughter turns 7 tomorrow and she does not have speech at all. i am glad i came across this information and i am going to try out my level best to get the balanced essentials liquid for her. Do you have any more information that you think maybe helpful? She suffers from GDD.
Anne says
My daughter is 4years old. She has a rare disease. She said a few words before and a little after she had a Stem Cell Transplant in 2014. Do you think this can help her?
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I don’t know, honestly. I would be nervous but check with your doctor. It is just a really great multivitamin. He also told us that Animal Parade chewables (on Amazon) is a good one.
Lindsay says
Our 2 and a half year old is in speech therapy and sensory seeking, just ordered these and can’t wait to see how my son reacts to them. He currently takes Nordic naturals children’s DHA, omega 3. Do yo give your children’s both? Or does the above one you use cover all their needs.
Thanks!
chisomo says
hello,does this help with speech? my son is 4 year he can say some words not sentencess and he wiil turn 5 november.
Tanya says
Hi, glad that I came across this blog. How is your son doing now? I have a 24 month old with limited to no speech. I just ordered the vitamin. Hope it works
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
wonderful 🙂
Neha says
Thank you so much for sharing. My daughter is 4 year old with very less speech. After reading your article i ordered mine . I recieved it today. Just want to ask can i add this in milk as she is very fussy eater dont like any juice.
Thanks again for sharing your experience.Really helful
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
You’re welcome 🙂
Daphne says
Hi Becky,
I am so grateful to have stumbked across your page. My 4 yo son has a severe speech delay. i started him on the BE about a month ago after reading your blog. His mood, focus, and behavior changed within just a few weeks and he is starting to speak more words and make more effort. i started with 10 ml and gradually increased to 30 ml (1 oz) in his juice because he didnt like the taste at first. Still only takes it mixed in juice. Do you use a measuring cup for 1 oz (30ml) and do you give it all at once or only 1/2 of that twice a day? Thanks 🙂
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
I just give it to our kids once a day (still… it’s been several years), but I’d suggest checking with your doctor.
Ana says
Hi Becky, thanks a lot for sharing. After reading you ost and the comments under it, I really found hope for my 3 years old with speech delay. I am from România and I wanted to let you lnow how far your post got. I have order it a month ago and today I have receive it. I will start using it starting tomorrow and Finger Crossed that it will give my son the boast he needs. I will checkin in pune month to share the status. Thanks a lot, once again for sharing!
Snm29 says
Hi Becky!! I recently ordered the multivitamin for my 18 month old daughter who diagnosed with speech delay. Before I start giving it to her I wanted to make sure what did you mean by a pea size for your baby, 2.5 ml or just 5ml? Any ideas would be very helpful as my doctor isn’t interested on any vitamins out there.
Another thing is the amount of omega 3 is 3mg only? Thats what it shows on the bottle. Whereas kids can have upto 700mg each day. If I am wrong about the bottle amount then let me know. And if iam right then I will add an extra dose of omega 3 for her along with this vitamins.
Thank you. Your reply will be really appreciated.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Hi 🙂
So our doctor had told us to give him one ounce, but I’m not sure about other children. That was just his suggestion for our son. I also didn’t give him anything other than these vitamins.
Snm29 says
I ordered it and finally received it today. My 5 year old daughter didn’t mind the taste but its mainly for my 18 month old daughter who has no words yet. Iam really hoping and praying to God so it works for her. I will also let you guys know if she improves after a month or so.
Becky (Your Modern Family) says
Good luck!!!
Kristy says
Hi I just want also to share my story with this vitamin,. I have 2 sons with 7 years of age gap. I’m so worried about my 2 child coz he’s not talking very well unlike my 1st child that at 1 year old he’s talking a lot and very well so I can really compared it. I get worried because my 2nd child 3rd year routine check up with his pediatrician is upcoming and as a mother I don’t want to hear that my child has a delay so I made a research until I came across with this article. I’ve searched where to buy this and I did at Amazon. Yes it worked for us! After 2 weeks of taking it I was surprised of the results. My son is really talking. I’m so grateful with this vitamin.
Becky Mansfield says
Aww- that’s awesome. 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, Kristy. 🙂
Vincent Amaji says
Where can I get balance essential in Nigeria
GG says
How bad is the taste? I’m trying to see if I should go with the liquid or the chewable you recommended or possibly rotate the 2. What are your thoughts?
Becky Mansfield says
They taste like the vitamins that you give to babies. Out of our four kids, only one likes the taste. Hope that helps!
Linda Peck says
Are you still using this vitamin? This article was post a long time ago.
Becky Mansfield says
We are not, but we used it until just a few years ago (so we used it for about ten years, until I felt that I could transition them to Animal Parade chewable vitamins)