Versatile - use on/in food, great GF substitute for Milo, prefers Chocolate.
Pediasure is an absolute staple for my Miss as a supplement on top of regular meals for several years now. If you have kids with any similar needs/challenges to my daughter’s I hope the below info helps.
Specific needs met:
- gluten intolerant (non celiac but highly sensitive/symptomatic)
- sensory aversions to certain textures/viscosities
- high protein needs (individual needs/diet/dosage dependant)
- high energy needs
- high calorie needs
- additional fat soluble vitamin support
- malabsorption
- struggle to gain & maintain weight (both muscle mass & body fat)
- additional nutrition support during and after periods of illness
- constipation
- low appetite
Good to know:
- scoops always settle below the powder before first open - get a spoon and dig.
- shelf stable but always keep sealed, dry, cool and double check expiry dates and rotate backup.
- product advice recommends ‘chill to serve’ to improve taste after mixing, BUT if your child is fussy, restrictive/sensitive to temperature, or needs their food/drinks consistently the same, my Miss prefers the powder with cold milk. .
- trial all flavours first before buying bulk if possible (dietician may also have samples).
- order backup and rotate tolerated flavours if possible, you won’t be in a bind if stock low, longer lead time, or late ordering and kid will only have x flavour.
- consider/compare to premixed bottle version if you can afford to early on. Premix great for convenience, the powdered/tin version is handy at home. I find more cost effective to use both if premix useful, otherwise tin is better value if picking one only.
- while other kids have a cold Milo, my Miss has cold “choc crunch”. Don’t mix the powder throughly into cold milk, just stir enough to make milk a little choc flavour and the powder goes moist floating on top with some crunch to it. I’ve had kids ask for one of hers instead.
- pop it in a blender for a milkshake/smoothie experience. Get creative, e.g. add ice for a “M” type iced chocolate frappe with added choc syrup inside the glass and whipped cream on top.
- check brand website for other tips on different ways to use/prepare. Think baking, on cereal etc.
- I’ve reviewed the premix bottle version too.
