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Paedia shake - what next!

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Mistressmiggins · 07/04/2014 12:53

Has anyone seen the "paedia shake" for children? It's designed for fussy eaters. It says ALONGSIDE meals but at 225ml per glass, I wouldn't have thought you would have room for actual food.

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hazeyjane · 07/04/2014 12:59

Do you mean Pediasure?

It's designed primarily for children with a very limited diet, and low calorie intake, and usually taken under recommendation of a dietician or hcp. There is also a drink with less calories and fat that can be given alongside a limited diet, where there are no weight concerns.

I don't see what the issue is?

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poorbuthappy · 07/04/2014 13:00

If that is true hazey it should only be available from the doctors. Boots sell it.

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hazeyjane · 07/04/2014 13:07

Yes, that is the second drink I mentioned, with lower calories, not intended for children with weight concerns.

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Mistressmiggins · 07/04/2014 13:14

I understand things like this under a dr but to be able to buy it in boots with no advice just seems worrying

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Gileswithachainsaw · 07/04/2014 13:17

I agree. It should definately be something recommended by a HCP. Used wrongly it could probably make a child ill. Or make the situation worse as they rely to heavily on the drink and child becomes even less interested in food.

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Mistressmiggins · 07/04/2014 13:28

The advert on tv just now made it look as natural as giving your child an apple or glass of milk BUT it was called substitute - that was the bit that concerned me.

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Gileswithachainsaw · 07/04/2014 13:31

It's on a par with those toddler milk adverts I expect.

Has a knack of basically giving people the chance to think they can feed their kids on crap then make it up with this nutritionally balanced milk/drink.

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Mistressmiggins · 07/04/2014 15:06

2nd ingredient is SUGAR. How is that good :-(

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Mistressmiggins · 07/04/2014 16:51

I found on the BootsMed website;

CYANOCOBALAMIN WARNINGS
Cyanocobalamin should be used with caution in children.......

Confused

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Gileswithachainsaw · 07/04/2014 17:17

What is it?

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hazeyjane · 07/04/2014 17:54

vitamin b12

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