Alternative to Pediasure

vlahop

My little ones are underweight and we have been pushing pediasure for the past 3-4 weeks.  They refuse to drink whole milk either, so they need this for more than just weight gaining issues.  We give them yogurt and cheeses, but I do not think they are getting enough.  They are not in love with the pediasure (we have tried vanilla and strawberry), and we are lucky if we can get them to drink 8oz of it daily.  Nevermind that it is $$$$. 

Any ideas of what to use instead of pediasure?  I have been google searching and many said carnation instant breakfast in whole milk.  I will definitely give that a shot, but would love to hear suggestions.

 TIA!

Denesdia

We had a cheat sheet from a Nutritionist with recipes to bulk up every day foods.  Adding real butter to just about everything and using whipping cream in recipes (like for mac n cheese) was a high calorie swap out that usually worked.  Carnation Instant breakfast was a staple on the list, but I remember that DD really liked the "Super Shake."  It included whole fat icecream, whole milk, and Carnation Instant Breakfast.  There was a similar pudding, with the Carnation Instant breakfast and whole milk.  My heart is with you, mama.  These little peanuts can't be force-fed, but I have been tempted to try that, too.    We still have "fourth-meal" for DD to this day to catch up on lost calories during the day. 

vlahop

Thank you both for replying, I feel like I have some good ideas to try now.  I will definitely give avacodos a try.  Thank you for the tip on whipping cream!  I would have never thought of that myself.

vlahop

PS - we also do the "4th" meal!  Every little bit helps.