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By Marissa Cole, MS · Pediatric Nutrition WriterChecked against the label and nubest.com, Sept 29, 20266 min read
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Calcium, D3, K2 and magnesium, together
Calcium on its own does little. Vitamin D3 (from lichen, not an animal source) helps the body absorb it, vitamin K2 helps direct it toward bones and teeth, and magnesium helps activate vitamin D. This is the only one of the gummies we compared that combines all four in one daily gummy.
Calciumthe building block for bones and teeth
Vitamin D3helps the body absorb calcium
Vitamin K2helps direct calcium to bones
Magnesiumhelps activate vitamin D
Honest note: the gummy's calcium and magnesium amounts are modest (8% and 1% of the daily value for ages 4+). Milk, yogurt, greens and nuts still do the heavy lifting; the gummy fills gaps.
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0 g sugar, mixed-berry flavor
Most kids' gummies get their taste from cane sugar or glucose syrup. This one lists 0 g total sugars and is sweetened with maltitol syrup, xylitol and stevia leaf extract (Reb M) instead. The trade-off: sugar alcohols can cause mild stomach upset in some kids if they eat more than the labeled serving, so keep the bottle out of reach.
0 g
Total sugars per serving, per the Supplement Facts label. Color comes from fruit and vegetable juice, with no artificial colors.
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20 active ingredients in one gummy
Around the bone-support core, the label adds B vitamins, folate (as methylfolate), choline, zinc, selenium, iodine and a small blend of organic flaxseed oil, organic spirulina, astragalus, L-arginine and inositol. A full spread in one chewable, not a token multivitamin sprinkle.
The Supplement Facts label: one gummy for ages 2 to 3, two gummies for ages 4+ and teens.
Like what you see so far? NuBest Tall Gummies cost $55 for 60 gummies, or $44 a bottle on the 6-month Subscribe & Save plan.
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Vegan and Non-GMO verified
The vegan claim holds up down to the vitamin D3, which comes from lichen rather than the sheep's-wool lanolin many D3 supplements use. Non-GMO status is tested and verified by iGEN, and the bottle lists the gummies as gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free.
Vegan
D3 from lichen
iGEN Non-GMO
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Soy-free
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Eurofins third-party tested
Not just an in-house claim. NuBest says every batch is independently checked by Eurofins, a global testing lab, which is more than most drugstore gummies disclose.
What Eurofins checks, per nubest.com
Truth in labelingNutrient levels match the label
SafetyHeavy metals and microbiological indicators
PurityLimits for residual solvents and pesticides
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Kids actually ask for it
A formula that works on paper is useless if it sits in the cabinet. Parents in published reviews keep mentioning taste and texture: a soft, chewy gummy that does not stick to teeth makes the daily habit easier than pills or liquid vitamins. The label calls for one gummy a day for ages 2 to 3, and two a day for ages 4 and up.
A daily gummy only works if your child looks forward to it.
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Strong reviews and a real guarantee
4.64 out of 5 from 559 reviews on nubest.com (Sept 29, 2026), plus a 30-day money-back guarantee if it is not a fit. Three verbatim reviews from verified buyers, picked by us for taste and routine:
★★★★★happy with our switch
"we switched from the regular capsules to these gummies a few months back and i am really happy with our switch. no more spitting out half-chewed tablets. it has become part of our school morning routine."
★★★★★chewy but does not stick to the teeth
"i was nervous about the texture since some vitamin gummies turn into sticky messes, but these are actually soft and clean. my son loves them, and i am happy they do not cling to his teeth like candy."
★★★★★delicious and nutrient-packed
"my kid’s first reaction was basically, these are good. for me, it is reassuring knowing they are not just tasty but actually offer something meaningful nutritionally."
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NuBest vs. a Typical Candy-Style Gummy
How it compares with the drugstore gummies from our kids growth gummy test (SmartyPants, OLLY, L'il Critters), based on their labels.
NuBest Tall Gummies
Typical candy-style gummy
Calcium + D3 + K2 + magnesium
✓ all four
✗ not paired
Sugar on the label
0 g total sugars
cane sugar or glucose syrup
Vegan D3 (from lichen)
✓
rarely stated
Third-party tested
✓ Eurofins
varies by brand
Price per month
$44 to $55
about $4 to $13
Where to buy
mainly nubest.com
most drugstores
The honest trade-off: NuBest costs three to five times what a drugstore gummy does. You pay for the four-nutrient pairing, zero added sugar and batch testing. If the budget is tight, a cheaper multivitamin is still better than none.
Part of the school-morning routine, next to breakfast and the backpack.
Prices as of Sept 2026, checked on nubest.com on Sept 29, 2026, and may change. Per day = lowest price for that supply divided by 30 days per bottle at 2 gummies a day (ages 4+). Subscribe & Save prices are for the first order; nubest.com lists later refills of the 3- and 6-bottle plans lower ($123.75 and $231.00). Subscriptions ship free in the US; one-time orders ship free from $90.
30-DAY MONEY-BACK
30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, NuBest offers a free exchange or a refund within 30 days of purchase. Subscriptions can be skipped, paused or cancelled anytime.
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Ages 2 to 3: one gummy daily (a bottle lasts about two months). Ages 4+ and teens: two gummies daily.
Quick Answers for Parents
Will this make my child taller?
No, and we would not trust a gummy vitamin that claimed otherwise. Adult height is mostly genetic. Good nutrition, enough sleep and regular activity help a child reach their own natural potential.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. NuBest offers a 30-day money-back guarantee: if you are not satisfied, you get a free exchange or a refund within 30 days of purchase, as listed on nubest.com (Sept 2026).
Why does this cost more than a drugstore gummy?
It pairs calcium, vitamin D3, vitamin K2 and magnesium with zero added sugar, is vegan and is third-party tested by Eurofins. That costs more to make than a sugar-sweetened multivitamin gummy. On the 6-month Subscribe & Save plan it works out to about $1.47 a day.
Is it suitable for kids with allergies?
The formula is vegan and non-GMO verified, and the label lists it as gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free. Check the full ingredient list against your child's specific allergies and ask your pediatrician if unsure.
How long does one bottle last?
A bottle has 60 gummies: about one month at two a day (ages 4+), or about two months at one a day (ages 2 to 3).
Our verdict: worth it for picky eaters who skip pills
Calcium, D3, K2 and magnesium together in one gummy
0 g sugar, vegan, iGEN non-GMO and Eurofins tested
4.64/5 from 559 reviews, about $1.47 a day on the 6-month plan
