Calcium is the nutrient that builds the bones and teeth your child will carry for the rest of their life — and most of that bone is laid down in childhood and the teen years. So how much calcium do kids need? The target grows as they do, which is exactly why we built a free tool to make it simple.
Meet the free Kids Calcium Calculator
Choose your child's age and our Kids Calcium Calculator shows their daily target — about 700mg for toddlers, 1000mg for ages 4–8, and 1300mg from age 9 through the teen years, based on the USDA Dietary Reference Intakes. It also shows how an easy 7 oz drinkable yogurt (about 260 mg of calcium each) helps fill the gap.
Why dairy is a calcium all-star
Dairy is one of the most reliable, well-absorbed sources of calcium — and a YoguRico drinkable yogurt packs about 260 mg into a no-spoon, no-mess bottle, alongside protein and live probiotics. That's roughly a quarter of a young child's daily calcium in something they actually ask for.
Easy ways to add more calcium
Variety is the goal — bones build best when calcium comes from a mix of foods across the week, not a single source. A few simple wins that take almost no effort:
- A 7 oz YoguRico in the lunchbox or after practice
- Yogurt blended with fruit into a quick smoothie
- Cheese, leafy greens, beans, and fortified cereals through the week
Check your child's number, then explore our recipes, pair it with the protein calculator, or find YoguRico near you. Every child is different — talk to your pediatrician about what's right for your family.