Before I was known for teaching kids to cook, I was pretty well known for reviewing a whole bunch of the same kind of thing and telling people what was actually the best (like sunscreens, insect repellants, and reusable snack bags).
I don’t do that as much anymore, simply because I’m not as active on the blog, but I still love running products through the Kimball family household gauntlet.
And when something makes my kids excited when it comes in the mail…well, that’s worth talking about. 😉
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Why I Love Llama Naturals Probiotic Gummies
We don’t really use gummy supplements around here, so when we tried Llama Naturals, it honestly felt like a treat for the kids.
I kid you not — Gabe jumped up and down and squealed when he opened the box. Our bar for excitement is apparently pretty low around here, but I’m just sayin’…these are supplements that parents and kids can cheer for. 😉
What really won me over, though?
- No added sugar (just sweetened with fruit 🎉)
- No artificial colors or “yucky fillers”
- Not too gummy, so your dentist and your teeth are happy
- Real fruit ingredients — you can actually read the label!
Unlike regular gummies, their Real Fruit Gummies have no added sugar cane or synthetics. Their probiotic gummies are made with real fruit plus prebiotics and probiotics. Nothing silly added. Read the ingredient list:
Three cheers for that. 🙌
Why These Gummies Stand Out
Most gummy probiotics are basically candy in disguise.
Llama Naturals flips that on its head:
- Packed with research-backed probiotics (bacillus subtilis DE111 and bacillus coagulans)
- Includes plant-based prebiotic fiber to feed the good bacteria
- Designed to support gut, digestive, and overall body health
I also love that they combine prebiotics and probiotics — it just makes sense to feed the good bacteria you’re adding!
Can I tell you that these gummies “work”? Nope. Who knows?
But as a rotation option for your kids, the product is checking all the boxes.
Kids’ opinion: delicious and easy to eat. They like this one better than the Just Thrive probiotic gummies.
Also…fair warning: These might be too delicious. You may have to hide the bottle. 😅
Other Products We Love
Llama Naturals has more than just probiotics, and honestly, the whole line is pretty impressive.
Elderberry Gummies
Taking elderberry is never a bad plan (unless you are immunocompromised). Especially during the fall and winter, we reach for elderberry often.
Their elderberry gummies are a great-tasting, no-junk option for immune support.
Multivitamins (Kids + Adults)
They also offer multivitamins for both kids and adults, all with the same commitment to:
- No added sugar
- No artificial colors
- Real food ingredients
I may have felt like I was cheating on my Lenten no-refined-sugar promise when I grabbed some of the adult vitamin gummies! I kept them by my desk and instead of reaching for my normal dark chocolate, I’d grab a gummy for that sweet hit.
Honestly, I still keep them there, and don’t tell my kids, but the last time the brand offered me a comp product…I chose adult vitamins instead of something for the kids!
Melatonin Gummies for Kids
For most of my life, sleep has never really been a struggle. Even during stressful seasons, I wouldn’t have described myself as someone with insomnia. But this past year brought several major life crises, including two that have honestly been more stressful than walking through my mom’s ALS diagnosis and death.
For the first time, I experienced what it feels like to lie awake for hours with a brain that simply won’t rest. That experience gave me a whole new level of empathy for people who struggle with sleep on a regular basis.
When Llama Naturals sent me samples of their new melatonin gummies, I wasn’t exactly excited. In fact, my first thought was, “Oh dear.”
I’ve never been a big fan of melatonin gummies for kids because melatonin isn’t just another vitamin. It’s a hormone our bodies naturally produce, and I don’t think it should become a daily habit for children or adults. But after spending more than an hour and a half awake in the middle of the night, unable to settle my thoughts, I found myself incredibly grateful to have those gummies available. Two gummies later, I was finally able to fall asleep.
That experience didn’t change my overall perspective on melatonin. I still see it as an occasional tool, not a routine supplement.
My view is pretty simple: yes, melatonin can be helpful in certain situations. Yes, it’s nice to have on hand for those rare nights when sleep simply won’t come. But no, I don’t think it should become part of a nightly routine, especially for kids. If we’re constantly supplying melatonin from the outside, we may be interfering with the body’s natural ability to regulate it on its own.
If you’re going to use melatonin gummies, I do appreciate what Llama Naturals has done with theirs. They’re made without refined sugar, using fruit juice instead, which made me feel a lot better about taking them in the middle of the night. They’re also less sticky and chewy than many mainstream gummies, which is a small but meaningful benefit when it comes to dental health.
My family has enjoyed many of Llama Naturals’ products over last year or two, and while I remain cautious about melatonin in general, these are the kind I’d choose if I felt melatonin was truly needed.
When I first opened the box, I thought, “Why did I agree to review these?” A few weeks later, standing downstairs in a sleepless haze at 2 a.m., my thought was very different: “Thank you, Jesus, I’m so glad I have these.”
The Bottom Line on Llama Naturals
If you really want a fun probiotic, multi, or elderberry, these are at the top of my list.
Who These Are Best For
- Kids who won’t chew tablets or swallow capsules
- Families looking for clean gummy supplements
- Anyone wanting a fun rotation option without added sugar
Final Thoughts
Llama Naturals gummy vitamins are free of added sugar and food coloring, putting them at the top of my list if you really want a helpful probiotic, multi, or elderberry.
They’ve been super popular with the Kitchen Stewardship® community — and after testing them in our own house, I can absolutely see why.
When supplements feel like a treat and meet my ingredient standards?
That’s a win. 🙌
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