Liquid Magnesium for Kids: 10 Easy Ways to Give It

The short answer: liquid magnesium is easiest to give mixed into a small amount of a cool drink or food your child already likes, such as milk, diluted juice, a smoothie or yoghurt, at the same time every day. Use a small portion they will finish, measure with the syringe or spoon provided, and keep it away from hot food and drinks.

Why liquid works well for children

A liquid can be measured exactly by age, there is nothing to swallow whole, and a truly unflavoured liquid needs no sugar to cover its taste. The only trick is getting it into your child, which is where these ideas come in. If you are still deciding on a format, read magnesium gummies vs liquid.

10 easy ways to give liquid magnesium

1. Evening milk. Stir it into a small cup or beaker of cool milk as part of the bedtime routine.
2. Diluted juice or squash. A small glass they will drink in one go.
3. Smoothie. Banana, oats and milk blended, with the dose stirred in at the end. Bananas and oats add magnesium too.
4. Yoghurt or fromage frais. Stir it into one pot rather than a big bowl, so it all gets eaten.
5. Cooled porridge. Let it cool to warm, then stir in the dose just before serving.
6. Apple or pear puree. Good for toddlers who still enjoy pouches and purees.
7. Straight from the spoon. If it is truly unflavoured, many children take it neat, followed by a sip of water.
8. Cold chocolate milk. A small treat-style drink for the child who negotiates everything.
9. Overnight oats. Stir it in in the morning, not the night before, so the dose is fresh.
10. A small water cup with the toothbrush routine. Water after teeth is fine, and an unflavoured liquid will not undo the brushing.

Things to avoid

• Hot drinks and food. Heat can damage liposomal formulas. Let things cool first.
• Big drinks. If it is in a full bottle they only half finish, they only get half the dose.
• Guessing the dose. Kitchen teaspoons vary. Use the measure provided.
• Making a fuss. The less attention it gets, the less likely it is to be refused.

Keep it consistent

Magnesium works as a daily habit, so link it to something that already happens every day. Most families choose the evening drink. See the best time to give a child magnesium and how long it takes to notice a difference.

Storage

Follow the label. Many liquid supplements, including ours, should be refrigerated once opened and used within a set time. A cold dose also tends to taste of even less.

Our liquid magnesium for kids is truly unflavoured and designed to disappear into a drink: 2.5ml for ages 1 to 5 and 5ml for ages 5 to 14. For more ideas, see magnesium for fussy eaters.

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Our magnesium
Liposomal Magnesium for Kids (Age 1+) is truly unflavoured, gentle on little tummies, and built for absorption. Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.*

*Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Consult your healthcare provider before use if your child has a medical condition or takes medication.