Pediasure is an absolute staple for my Miss to 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:
- straws not included since single use plastic laws came in..
- shelf stable but always 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 it as is.
- trial all flavours first before buying bulk if possible (pharmacies sell individual bottles, dietician may also have samples).
- suggest order backup and rotate between 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 powdered tin 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 either a cold “choc crunch” if powdered version at home or this premix when out.
- if your LO doesn’t want anyone to see the bottle, you can ask carers or educators to pour it into a regular cup before serving. Make sure you include shaking bottle on their documentation/instructions because most of flavour settles and was an issue around taste consistency early on.
- 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 for a treat.
- check brand website for other tips on different ways to use/prepare. Think baking, on cereal etc.
- I’ve reviewed the tin powdered version too.
