By Dr. Lisa Chen, RD - Pediatric Nutritionist Published: [Date] • 8 min read Every parent wants their child to get proper nutrition. Yet despite spending billions on children's vitamins each year, most kids still aren't getting the nutrients they need. Why? After 15 years as a pediatric nutritionist, I've seen the same story hundreds of times: well-meaning parents buy vitamins their kids won't take, leading to wasted money and continued nutritional gaps. The problem isn't parental effort—it's the products themselves.