Little Boosties

08/24/2025

Folic acid is in most vitamins—but your kid might not be able to use it.

Here’s what every parent should know:
• Up to 60% of kids have a common genetic variant (MTHFR C677T) that affects how their body processes folic acid.
• Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9) found in most supplements and fortified foods.
• This variant can limit their ability to convert folic acid into the usable form of folate—leaving their cells undernourished even when they’re taking vitamins.
• That matters, especially for kids who struggle with focus, mood regulation, immunity, or energy. Folate is critical for brain development, detox pathways, and DNA repair.
• What’s worse? Many products use folic acid in high doses, but skip the active forms that kids’ bodies can actually use.

What we do differently:
• We don’t use folic acid at all.
• We use L-5-MTHF, the bioavailable form of folate that bypasses the MTHFR bottleneck.
• Every ingredient in our formulas is in its most effective, bioavailable form—or it doesn’t make the cut.

Because we made these for our own kids first—and cutting corners was never an option.

08/22/2025

As summer winds down, preschool is about to bring new routines, new germs, and new challenges for little bodies.

That’s where our two daily essentials come in:

Superfood Boosties deliver 4-in-1 support—vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and superfoods like elderberry, echinacea, and cordyceps—to keep their growing minds sharp and energy steady.

SuperShield Boosties provide protective support with artichoke, chlorella, dandelion, and milk thistle—helping their tiny systems handle the toxins and heavy metals they’re exposed to every day.

Together, they give your toddler what they need to stay healthy, focused, and ready for every moment of preschool

08/19/2025

Blueberries = real cognitive support for kids.
Randomized controlled trials in school-age children show that a flavonoid-rich blueberry drink can improve memory and attention within about 2 hours, with benefits that last for several hours. Trials also observed a dose–response: larger blueberry servings produced stronger gains on memory and executive-function tasks.

What’s likely driving it?
Blueberries are rich in anthocyanin polyphenols, which are linked to increased cerebral blood flow and antioxidant protection for developing brain cells—helping kids focus, learn, and recall.

How we use this:
We include organic blueberries in Superfood Boosties as part of a broader nutrient blend designed for daily use—an easy addition to back-to-school routines alongside whole foods, sleep, and movement.

Study: Barfoot et al., Eur J Nutr (2018) — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30327868/

Educational content only; not medical advice.

08/18/2025

Last days of summer ☀️, first steps to healthy habits 🌱

As kids head back into school routines, it’s the perfect moment to set them up for success. When they reach for Little Boosties on their own, you know they’re building habits that support energy, focus, and wellness — all the things they need for a strong start to the school year.

08/07/2025

I’m honored to be featured in Business Insider this week for

My passion has always been helping create a safer world for our kids, and so despite working full time in CT and CVE, it felt intuitive to create a children’s supplement brand after I started asking questions and pulling back the curtain on the industry. I saw a problem that personally affected me as a mother, and grew tired of waiting for someone else to fix it.

I’m often asked how I do two things that seem unrelated, but to me they couldn’t be more connected (and anyone working in CT can tell you, wearing multiple hats feels totally normal). We want children and their families to feel safe, feel that they have choices, and hopefully to be able to make informed choices. I feel so lucky I get to play a small role in this.

Thank you for helping share this story.

Read about it here: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/xraised-honors-niccola-milnes-from-global-strategy-to-children-s-wellness-1034974799

07/29/2025

4 in season summer superfoods your kid’s body will thank you for 🌱🍒🫐

Right now is peak season for some of the most nutrient-dense fruits and veggies nature offers—and when you get them local and fresh, they’re even more powerful.

Here’s what’s in season now, and how these superfoods offer unique benefits to growing kids

🫐 Blueberries – High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber to support brain health, immunity, and digestion.
🌿 Kale – Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, plus calcium and magnesium to support bone health and cellular repair.
Beets – Rich in natural nitrates and betaine to support detox pathways, blood flow, and liver function.
🍒 Cherries – Contain natural melatonin for better sleep, plus anthocyanins and vitamin C for inflammation and immune support.

🌾 Local & seasonal = smarter nutrition:
Fruits and veggies picked at their peak can contain 2–3x more vitamins and minerals and are easier to digest, especially when grown nearby. Your child’s body is more likely to recognize and absorb what’s in sync with the season.

That’s the same principle behind Little Boosties:

Real ingredients. Functional benefits. Built for kids’ bodies, not against them.

07/29/2025

Summer’s better with Boosties. ☀️
Our Little Boosties crew is getting the nutrients they need and support to handle modern toxins—every single day. Superfood covers the basics. Supershield adds a layer of protection. Together, they’ve got summer handled.

07/15/2025

Parents’ confession time: “I buy these for my kids… but end up eating them myself.”

Why? Because Superfood Boostie isn’t your average kids’ vitamin — it’s a zero sugar, multitasking powerhouse packed with:

✅ Immune & gut support
✅ Brain & bone boosters
✅ Stress & lung support

And want to know what makes them different from other gummies? We designed these to be totally bioavailable — just like eating a nutritious meal. They’ve got all the necessary cofactors (including a little omega-3 fat) to help every nutrient get absorbed and used the right way. Most kids’ supplements skip this, leaving you with isolated ingredients that pass right through.

Basically, it’s like giving your kid (and okay, maybe yourself) the AG1 of gummies — but tastier. 💚

Warning: you might need an extra pouch for sneaky grown-up hands.

Discover Little Boosties, the world’s first all-in-one kids’ gummy supplement with 60+ nutrients. Packed with probiotics, omegas, vitamins and minerals, organic fruits, superfood greens. Sugar-free, supports kids’ health in modern living, from nutrient absorption to toxin defense. Kid-approved...

07/09/2025

A new UC Davis–led study found that over 90% of U.S. toddlers (ages 2–4) have 34 potentially toxic chemicals in their bodies.

Among the findings:
100% had flame retardants
96% had microplastic chemicals
100% had phthalates
85% had pesticide markers
69% had heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium
100% had PFAS (forever chemicals)

These exposures come through food, water, household products, clothing, and the environment — even under careful parenting.

Supershield Boostie was created to help support kids’ natural defenses.

One daily gummy with:
• Chlorella → binds heavy metals
• Dandelion + milk thistle → support detox pathways
• Silica → helps block aluminum
• NAC + quercetin → antioxidant defense

Sugar-free. Third-party tested.

Study link: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.4c13605