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PediaSure is a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals for children 2 to 13 years of age. If you’re thinking of starting your little one on PediaSure and he or she is younger than 2 years old, be sure to check with a healthcare professional first.
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At this time, all PediaSure products contain milk protein and should be completely avoided for children with cow’s milk allergies.
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PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink shake products that are sold in retail stores are designed for supplemental oral use for children 2 to 13 years of age. In the hospital setting or under the care of a physician, PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink shakes may be used as sole-source nutrition. A child using PediaSure in this way should have close medical supervision.
PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder should not be used for sole-source nutrition.
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The amount of PediaSure a child uses on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's healthcare professional.
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PediaSure provides nutrients that support the immune system, such as protein, vitamin A, antioxidants (vitamins C & E and selenium), zinc, and vitamin D.
In addition, PediaSure® Grow & Gain with Fiber* and PediaSure SideKicks®* have prebiotic fiber, which provides nutrients for beneficial bacteria in the gut to support the immune system.
* PediaSure Grow & Gain with Fiber contains 9 grams of total fat per serving, and PediaSure SideKicks contains 6 grams of total fat per serving.
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Yes, all PediaSure products are gluten‐free. Check out the nutrition facts for all PediaSure products.
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Yes, 2 PediaSure products—PediaSure Grow & Gain and PediaSure Grow & Gain with Fiber—contain added DHA from tuna oil. This tuna oil is highly refined and contains <10 ppm of residual fish protein. This means that it presents no allergen hazard to people with a fish allergy.
There are no fish oils or other fish derivatives (including shellfish) in PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder and PediaSure SideKicks.
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DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid and an important nutrient that helps nourish the brain. PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink shakes (with and without Fiber) have 32 mg DHA per serving.
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Often taste is a barrier to getting good nutrition. We keep the sugar at levels that are needed to help with taste, so that kiddos get the important nutrients in PediaSure to support growth and provide other nutritional benefits.
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Products that are “suitable for lactose intolerance” do contain small amounts of lactose but at a level that does not typically represent a medical concern for individuals with lactose intolerance. All PediaSure products are suitable for lactose intolerance.
If your child has galactosemia, please consult your healthcare professional for advice specific to your child.
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PediaSure Grow & Gain shakes are sources of complete, balanced nutrition to help kids grow when inadequate growth is a concern. They can also be used for kids who are unable to eat solid foods. PediaSure Grow & Gain shakes, including PediaSure Grow & Gain with Fiber, have 240 calories per 8-fl-oz serving (1 bottle).
PediaSure SideKicks may be the right choice for your child if he or she needs a high-protein option with fewer calories. PediaSure SideKicks has 180 calories and 10g protein per 8-fl-oz serving (1 bottle) while PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink has 240 calories and 7g protein per 8 fl-oz serving (1 bottle).
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PediaSure shakes can be heated so that they are warm, but should not be made so hot as to burn the mouth. Be sure to check the temperature of the product before offering it to your child. (It’s not necessary to check the temperature with a thermometer, but if one is used, the temperature should be in the range of 100°F to 110°F.) If you use a microwave to warm the product, pour it into a microwave-safe container prior to heating.
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Yes and yes! Browse our delicious recipes for kids that are made with PediaSure.
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We do not recommend freezing and then thawing these products. If the product is frozen and then thawed, it may change the physical appearance, making it look or taste unappealing.
You can freeze our nutritional products if you're using them in a recipe—like a frozen treat or slushy. In those cases, freezing is perfectly okay! Browse our delicious recipes for kids that are made with PediaSure.
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To prepare, pour ¾ cup of cold water into a glass. Gradually stir in 5 scoops of PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder until dissolved.
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Absolutely—in fact, adding 5 scoops of PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder is a great way to include nutrients to your child's fruit smoothies such as calories from protein, fat, and 23 vitamins and minerals that your child may be missing.
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There are no safety concerns if a child inadvertently consumes too much or too little powder occasionally. Consult your healthcare professional for advice specific to your child.
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An opened can of Shake Mix powder should be covered with the cap and stored in a cool, dry place—but not refrigerated. Once opened, use contents within 3 weeks.
Once mixed with water, PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder should be used promptly or covered, refrigerated, and used within 24 hours.
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Yes. Except for PediaSure Grow & Gain Shake Mix powder, all PediaSure products come ready to use and require no preparation. Many kids find that PediaSure tastes better when chilled.
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PediaSure products are widely available in most grocery stores, drugstores, mass retailers (such as Walmart and Target), and club warehouse stores (such as Sam's Club, Costco, and BJ's). You can find PediaSure in the baby/toddler aisle.
Our store locator can help you locate major retailers near you that carry the PediaSure family of products.
You can also purchase PediaSure online at the Abbott Nutrition Store.
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Yes, PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink nutrition shakes are SNAP/EBT eligible.
* SNAP is a trademark of the US Department of Agriculture and an abbreviation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. No endorsement of any brand or product by the USDA is implied or intended.
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Yes, PediaSure Grow & Gain ready-to-drink nutrition shakes are WIC eligible in all 50 states, except Arkansas for children up to age 5. Ask your child’s healthcare professional or your local WIC representative if your child can benefit from the nutrition in PediaSure Grow & Gain.
* WIC is a trademark of the US Department of Agriculture and an abbreviation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. No endorsement of any brand or product by the USDA is implied or intended.
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PediaSure SideKicks has 10 grams of protein per 8-fl-oz serving compared to PediaSure Grow & Gain, which has 7 grams of protein per 8-fl-oz serving.
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PediaSure SideKicks may be the right choice for your child if he or she needs a high-protein option in their diet that has fewer calories than PediaSure Grow & Gain shakes.
PediaSure SideKicks has 180 calories and 10g protein per 8-fl-oz serving (1 bottle) and PediaSure Grow & Gain has 240 calories per 8-fl-oz serving (1 bottle).
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