pediasure?

storybooklove

my pedi said DD should drink one a day bc she has/is not gaining weight. So we have the vanilla, strawberry and chocolate flavors but she doesn't like them. At daycare they give it to her with snck time 2:3ish, so we do the same thing,  I figure this way she'll still eating her reg. meals and just getting it instead of water with snack. Anyway, she really doesn't like them, any advice?

fitmama11

What about trying to make protien shakes? I've made shakes with a ton of veggies/fruits and my DD LOVES them.

llc730

If you have been trying for awhile (a week or more) and she still won't take it I would check back with your pedi. Obviously if she isn't drinking it, it won't help with her weight gain. Carnation Instant Breakfast is another supplement that is often recommeded. There are also a lot of other ways to add calories to DD's diet to help with weight gain. Bulked up smoothies, adding olive oil when you cook, giving dips for things, etc. A dietician would be able to help a lot.

vicki0827

Maybe try diluting it with whole milk. We did this with DD because she drank 2-3 a day and they are so expensive!

5dogs

vicki0827:

Maybe try diluting it with whole milk. We did this with DD because she drank 2-3 a day and they are so expensive!

We mix ours 50/50 as well, DD will not drink them otherwise. Plus we've found it helps with the chocolate stains... because nothing seems to stain quite like chocolate pediasure.

storybooklove

thanks guys, I'll  try the 1/2 milk first. it's only been 1 week, so we are still working on it. My nephew sees a nutritionalist so my sister did tell me if we are out and can't get a pediasure stop at mcD's and get a milkshake! we had to do that one time and DD loved it but I'm nore sure a milkshake a day is a good idea DD goes back in Oct for another check up so we'll check in then to see if a nutritionalist is what is needed. Also MIL watches DD once a week and pretty much will not give her the pediasure I have said a million times to her the dr. said she needs it, I know she doesn't want to be mean grandma but are you kiddding me! ok rant over.

Bride2bMO

Another alternative is Boost. It comes in a box with a straw. Some kids are all about the packaging. you can also add a T of heavy cream to her milk to up the fat. Our dietician ok'd this.

Kingston54

Maybe try giving it in a different cup.

mrsjengle

Nestle makes another brand. That's what my DD is on.

SaranJonathan

Bride2bMO:

Another alternative is Boost. It comes in a box with a straw. Some kids are all about the packaging. you can also add a T of heavy cream to her milk to up the fat. Our dietician ok'd this.

I think you mean Boost Kids Essentials. Just wanted the OP to know that regular Boost is not appropriate for a toddler. And yes heavy whipping cream is a moms best friend for a FTT child.