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This thread is for all the Mumsnetters that having been trying out Quaker Oat So Simple Kids chocolate flavour porridge with their DCs. Below are some questions for you to answer but please feel free to add any other comments you may have too.

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Questions

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw,
MNHQ

Oh sorry Helen, have just seen the email. I will keep waiting patiently!

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance? *Dp liked it (although he's not a dc so doesn't count!) but thought the portion was v small and said it needed longer than the stated cooking time. DD1 thought it was okay but didn't taste chocolatey. DD2 said it needed golden syrup. None of them have been back for a second sachet.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product? Convenience - it's quick and easy and I hoped it would get the dds eating porridge.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why? Packaging fine and I really liked the measure the milk in the sachet thing

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)? Somebody down thread mentioned the idea of a box of plain porridge with different sachets of flavouring to add - I like that idea.*

Thanks for letting us try it though. We do buy normal plain porridge oats and think we'll be sticking to those to be honest. On the upside, this went down better than the Sainsbo's own brand gingerbread flavour I bought, which tasted like glue with bubble bath in it!

My dc thought the porridge was nice but could have done with being more chocolate and the smell a little synthetic but texture was fine
I would say that it's quick and convenient for mornings and don't have to measure to much apart from milk wich needs to be in oz as well as ml and the timings on microwave is a little off and boiled over. We thought the packaging was nice and even cut the bears from the box to use in our sick and glue craft box! A little story or colour in bear may be fun also sachet were easy to use but you could make time and measurements in bold for faster reminder. I would buy product as its a nice warmer in a cold school morning.

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

DD didn't like it, not very chocolatey and smelt odd, she said. :(

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

I like it personally but my dd doesn't. So my main reason would be for me, for portion control and easy quick breakfast

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

The packaging is great and the sachet used as a measuring jug is brilliant

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

More sugar/chocolate. Sorry I know that's not what most mums want or what you are aiming at!

Thanks Quaker and MNHQ

Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?
They didn't like it, despite being labelled as chocolate. It smelt strangely synthetic and was very sweet.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

I won't buy it, it was disapointing.,

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

The individual sachets were great.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

remove the sweeteners and add cocoa powder and or dried fruit.

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

*DS aged 7: "8/10, it's nice but not very chocolatey" DP: "Not overly chocolatey, it's porridge with something but couldn't tell you it was chocolate if I didn't know." Me: "It's more vanilla than chocolate."*

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

It's quick and simple but a healthy breakfast. I would buy it for the ease of use

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

We liked the bear, I wanted to know more about what actual ingredients are the Natural Flavours. The sachets are great for measuring the milk!

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

Make it more chocolatey!

We all quite liked it but I prefer real porridge with a bit of jam or some blueberries!

Older DC were keen to sample when I told them they were to be guinea pigs but less impressed when I told them it was chocolate porridge. One of them said it was an unnatural combination. Another (15 yrs) tried it today, had 3 spoonfuls and dumped it in the bin saying it was disgusting. I wiped my finger around the bowl and tasted - didn't like, it tasted 'malty' and not chocolatey. The texture was lumpy and a bit like rice pudding.

Decided not to give to 2 year old due to high sugar content compared to usual porridge oats. Read the ingredients and the difference I could see was that sugar had been added to make it 'chocolatey' as well as a vague 'flavourings'. When DC are particularly little you want to ensure they eat well and healthily and this did not give me that confidence. Nutritionally it was on par with Cheerios.

I thought before receiving the Oats that it would be good to get the older kids to eat porridge every day and perhaps having a flavour would make it more appealing. I strongly believe in them having breakfast and not a high sugar one.

Packaging was attractive and appealing for younger children. Aligning it with bears was good. I'm not keen on individual sachets - think it raises the price and a waste of packaging. Currently I have a tube of porridge, bought from Asda, it came with a measuring scoop and I top it up with oats bought in plastic bags. This works out a lot cheaper than the sachets.
Also I find it fiddly to measure out the milk into sachets - we use 6pint cartons and can be difficult to pour from a full carton at best of times.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

Make Oat so Simple Kids more appealing by promoting the health benefits to the parents.

Wish I could be more positive

My ds is 17 months. He has gastric reflux and food aversion. I thought this would be great to try him with as he sometimes eats choc weetabix but unfortunately he turned his face away.
I gave him the spoon to eat himself and he did like it but refused to eat anymore. I can say he tasted it and like the taste but due to his illness would t eat anymore. I passed testers on to my sil to give her 2 yr old who loves food. Once she give it I will let you know what they say.
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It smelt nice and the texture was actually surprisingly nice after being microwaved. Ds smelt it and look at it unamused lol

2 I like the fact that it's portioned for kids so not too much is being made and therefore not too much being eaten or thrown. I also love the fact that it's got no added salt and very little sugar compared to other breakfast options

3- we loved mr bear! He's cute and I think it suits the product very well. Nice looking box for nice looking porridge.
Sachets are very impressive. Cooking guideline are on them so very handy and like I said before it's kiddy portion sized. The sachets make the produce easier to make

4- it could do with a bit more chocolate in it. Maybe some choc shaped bears that can added once the porridge has slightly cooled down- make it more fun and age appropriate. Maybe a kids activity book in it so the can my coaxed it into eating a healthy breakfast.
Thank you for choosing us to test this product. It will hemp many parents to make a quick, easy and healthy breakfast

I was keen for DS (age 9) to try it, as I like the thought of him having a hot breakfast in this cold weather, and this could be a good alternative to his beloved cheese on toast. Initially he didn't believe it had any chocolate in it, and thought we might have been sent one of the other flavours by mistake, but still pronounced it 'yummy'. However he wasn't able to finish a whole portion. He asked for it again a couple of days ago and again ate about half. There were no comments on the packaging - but I had deliberately not drawn his attention to it in case he perceived it as 'babyish' - which would have jinxed the whole enterprise! Personally I think the packaging is pleasant to look at, though a bit difficult to find your way into - I was eventually reduced to a bit of undignified scrabbling.
Obviously I selflessly had to try a bowlful myself for the purpose of comparison, and thought it was lovely - nice texture, oat flakes not too large but not gruel-like either. It's scalding hot when it comes out of the microwave so I had to keep stirring it to make sure it didn't accquire a skin. No, it doesn't taste like chocolate but it does taste pleasant.
I would be happy to buy this for the convenience factor as well as the 'warm glow' effect of hot cereal - though as it is fairly high in sugars I would probably only serve it at the weekend. We may well try another flavour. On a positive note, this is the only porridge I've been able to persuade DS to eat since he was about 2, so well done Quaker Oats for that.
Thank you from both of us for the opportunity to take part in the trial, we were both childishly thrilled by receiving porridge by post!

Questions

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

Both DD (4y8m) and DS (2y) enjoyed this. They've eaten 9 sachets of it in the last 4 days. I expect the final sachet will get argued over tomorrow morning. DS is thrilled with the prospect of chocolate cereal (we never have this at home) and has been shrieking "chocolate" at the top of his lungs every breakfast time. DD has been asking for it every day instead of any of the other cereals we have at home. DD reckons it smells chocolatey, and she liked the marbled look I accidentally gave it by not stirring properly! Both have easily eaten the whole portion, and DS had seconds on one occasion.

For me making the porridge, the sachet is utterly hopeless for measuring milk. A really nice idea, and I did try it a few times, but have now reverted to using the measuring cup instead. Less likely to cover the worktop that way.

Using the amount of milk specified in the instructions gives a very sloppy end result which neither of my two enjoyed much. It worked much better using about 130 mls of milk to cook, then putting some cold milk over the top of it to serve. That cooled it down much more quickly too, otherwise it seemed to stay superheated for hours leading to much frustration from DS.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

I'm not sure there's a particular benefit to be honest. It takes longer to cook than plan porrige made with oats, was much hotter and a sloppier texture which didn't go down as well as it was harder for DS to manage by himself (at least without making a hell of a mess). It's more expensive than plain oats, and you can't make flapjack out of it either :o

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

Neither have noticed/commented on the packaging. DD was intrigued by the idea of seperate sachets, but went off the idea when she found out we couldn't just make her an extra big helping of it because of the sachet size.

Personally I would prefer a big box of this rather than individual sachets, however I can see that this might cause problems with the chocolate powder settling to the bottom.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

I like the idea upthread about having chunks of chocolate that melt into the porridge. It'd be nice to see a fruit type option, where there are eg freeze dried strawberries in it.
My kids specifically would quite like bigger portions.

Thanks for the chance to try this out, we all enjoyed it and DD was thrilled to be able to open some "exciting post" for once :o

Marking place as I haven't gotten mine yet.

Questions

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

It smelt odd, and was just oats with a bit of pale powder!! My DD didn't like it only had a few spoonfuls.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

I liked the idea of the scahets and being able to measure milk in packet, but I would buy as the portions are too big are a child,

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why? Packaging was fun and my DD was exciting about trying it and wanted to but the fudge on aswell (that was before she tried it)

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

Kids wanted it straight away. They loved the box. They said is smelled really chocolatey and they had it after tea, right away, as that's when it arrived. They thought it was pudding! They did comment it looked like poo, but I have a five year old boy and everything looks like poo.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

Well, I have to say it worried me they felt it was sweet enough to be a pudding. But we tend to eat porridge as a filler/supper anyway. I like that it is healthier than most puddings(I realise it's a breakfast). I have a very hungry DS who eats ALL the time. I would rather he filled up on something nutritious, something I associate with porridge. The main benefits are it is filling, warming and somewhat good for you!

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

Kids loved the packaging. It definitely appealed to them. In tesco the other day I was looking at porridge, and I saw the chocolate one and it really stood out on the shelf next to other oats. So safe to say, we like it.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

We found it quite sweet. Any chance you could make a sugar free variety so we can sweeten to taste? By sugar free, I don't mean adding aspartame or any other crazy sweetener, I just mean remove sugar and leave it with the oats, cocoa etc and let us add sugar to taste.

First of all, I'd like to say thank you very much for including me in your trial. I was delighted to get a present in the post.

Questions

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

I'm so sorry but my kids didn't like this at all. My greedier child tried it, but my skinny child (the one I was really hoping would like it because she is too thin and gets no calcium in her diet) wouldn't try it. It just got a 'yuck' from her. The 5 year old tried it and didn't spit it out, she just stopped eating and said 'I don't like it'.

I, on the other hand, liked it quite a lot although I don't make porridge that way. I make my porridge on the stove with water and then add a little cream. But I thought this was nice. What it wasn't was at all chocolatey. It was the weakest chocolate flavour. I don't suppose it would have been so good for you if it tasted of chocolate ganache. But I thought there'd be more chocolate taste. I thought porridge and chocolate would be a horrible combination but in fact I was left wanting more.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

Slow release energy, calcium, lovely warm breakfast.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

I really liked the packaging. Like the sachet gimmick. Thought it was pretty and classy.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

I think getting kids onto warm wet breakfast is a hard sell (mine prefer even cold cereal without milk). But not impossible. Perhaps adding a sachet of sprinkles?

Questions

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

Ds1 wouldn't eat it. Wouldn't even try it. Said, 'I really don't like it' after looking at it.

Ds2 ate half a bowl of it. He said, 'mmmmm... yummy'. However he didn't finish it and asked for something else.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

Quick to make, easy portion control, warm, filling, healthy.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

I liked the sachets, makes life easier. However, you get a lot more oats for your money if you just buy a big bag. Ds2 liked the bear.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

SPecial bowl or spoon? RAther than chocolate flavour, come with a pack of chocolate chips to sprinkle on.

Dh thought it was like eating baby food.

I thought it was

A bit sloppy. It didn't really taste chocolatey enough.
Dh said it was too powdery.

Thank you!

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

They liked the taste of the porridge, although I thougt it tasted a bit chemically. They did not comment on the smell but they were a little bit put of by the look of the porridge. However, I think it would be difficult to make chocolate porridge look more appealing!

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

I would like my two older DCs eat a more healthy breakfast. Currently they favour chocolate based cereals that are quite high in sugar and don't have any better features. I have given in to this as otherwise they would not eat anything before school. I think the chocolate porridge offers a good compromise.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

I liked the packaging. It would stand out from other packets on the shelf and it was a good neat size to fit in my cupboard. It was easy to open the box and the sachets were easy to use although I found that when I added the milk to the correct level the porridge was quite watery. I also found that the portion size was a little too small for my 5 year old DS and so as they got older I would have to use two sachets at a time each, which could become a nuisance. The individual sachets are great for things like holidays but I think in our house (with 4 DCs) one big box would be more practical. My DCs like any packaging with cartoon characters and interesting pictures on so that ticked the box!

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

If I asked my DCs I'm sure they would want added chocolate bits etc but this would defeat the more healthy breakfast option IMO. I think if some puzzles were added to the box that would go down well as a breakfast distraction!

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

DS liked it though he thought the portions were a bit big.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

Gets milk into them - they don't drink milk unless it's hidden in food.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

DS (3) loved opening and pouring the sachet and the milk and he loved the bear

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

Yes, they want a bear bowl. Apparently I have to find one now

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

My eldest dc has a sweet tooth and loved this porridge. She said it was yummy and literally danced round the room after eating it. My youngest dc who loves porridge in any form also enjoyed it but hasn't asked for it since.

1. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

It comes in great little sachets, the portion size is just right and the nutritional info seems great. My daughter was full until lunch too which is unheard of!

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

We loved the packaging it is a refreshing change from most kids breakfast cereals it looks modern and still fun for the kids. It looked great on my worktop, in fact everyone who saw it picked it up to see what it was and asked about it. Ver good packaging!
The individual sachets are great they save on washing up and I know I have given them a perfect portion size.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

I think normal porridge with just a few chocolate chips in the pack would be amazing

1. My DS (3.9) was very excited about the prospect of chocolate porridge (he likes the idea of porridge because Abney and Teal eat a lot of it). He didn't eat more than a couple of mouthfuls, however. He didn't say much about the taste, texture or appearance of it other than "don't like this".

1. DS loved making it with me, although the sachet/milk combo was a bit messy, it was easy for him to measure out and a bit of a novelty. For me, the main benefits were getting porridge into him instead of a wheat-based cereal.

1. Both me and DS loved the box, cute bear. DS played with the box all day. Thought the packaging was kid-friendly without being OTT, would look good on the cereal shelf. Although the sachets would make it easy to make, it's very messy. It would be just as easy to say "a cup of milk"

1. Put real chocolate in the porridge!

1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

DS enjoyed the porridge, he wasnt wild about the look of it (he thought it would look chocolatier) but he liked the texture and taste.

2. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

it is easy to use and the sachet sizes are adequate. however, it might be a bit too large a portion for some children.

3. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

it was very easy to use, and I liked the idea of using the sachet to measure the milk.

4. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

maybe chunks of chocolate/chocolate chips, just to make it look more appetizing?

Thanks for the opportunity to try the porridge.

We eat plain porridge every day and were excited to try the chocolate one, as I would never spend the extra money on this. However, after seeing the pale brown gloop and smelling the "smell" they both tried one mouthful and then refused to eat. So disappointed. I ended up eating the bowl. I would say that theportion control for oth childor adult is too small. The appearance of it was really not appealing, as it seemed to be several different consistencies and a sludge of different brown colours.

It tasted bland. Not too sweet but definitely not chocolatey. It tasted artificial.

The appeal for this product would be simply to offer the children a different porridge experience but this is nowhere near as nice as a bowl of plain oats with a swirl of golden syrup on.

The packaging was nice but I am always conscious that the nicer the packaging, the less money has been spent on the product as the cost of the packet is included in the price iyswim. More money should have gone in to the product.

Thisproduct would only be more interesting for me and my DC if it was edible. Sorry for being blunt but I guess that's what the feedback thread is for. My family would not benefit in anyway from this cereal.

Before answering the questions, I'll give my thoughts. I love porridge, but make proper porridge from unadulterated oats and don't sweeten it. When i received my box, I was disappointed to find that this stuff is merely chocolate flavour as opposed to chocolate flavoured. It hasn't been flavoured with chocolate - it's been given some strange flavour suggestive of chocolate. There is no chocolate and for all we know from the lack of information on the packaging, not even any cocoa in it. The less than half a gram of mysterious chocolate flavouring in each sachet certainly wouldn't amount to much if it was cocoa based. From the smell, it's more like caramel to make it brown, a bit of malt and possibly a tiny amount of vanillin and spice extract. I'm sure if it really did have anything resembling chocolate in it, Quaker would ignore the fact that they're not legally bound to list ingredients present in such small amounts and be positively bragging about it. As it stands, I'm dubious about the claims of being all natural.

To be honest, I thought we'd left this synthetic flavouring nonsense behind decades ago, particularly in premium products like this (because face it, I can buy a bag or box of oats, with more oats in than one of these boxes, for a fraction of the price). I'm very disappointed in this respect

*1. Overall, what did your DC(s) think of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids Porridge? Did they make any comments about the texture, smell, taste or appearance?

DS1, who disapproves of porridge took one look at the box and announced in no uncertain terms that he didn't want any.

DH made himself some this morning, following the instructions. Even though we have a 900W microwave, it ended up runny and took about 10 minutes to set, by which time it was almost cold. He described it as bleurrgghhhh.

I have problems with my hands, so used a measuring jug for the milk for DS2's. No way could I handle a flimsy packet or trust that the measurements were accurate, given that the volume would depend how you held the packet. (I'm a chemist by training, so naturally sceptical of these things!) I adjusted the cooking time for DS2, who normally eats ready brek every single morning. I gave it 1:45 on high and then 1:30 on simmer. It came out nicely cooked after this time. It smelt horrible, though - nothing like chocolate and I had a taste of it and found it very sweet. I usually add fruit puree to DS2's ready brek as his diet is very poor and some days he'd otherwise get no fruit or veg. I added a spoonful of apple, banana and plum to his chocolate flavour porridge for a bit of sharpness. He's non-verbal, so couldn't comment, but he did actually eat it, even though he looked puzzled by it and seemed disappointed when his bowl was empty.

After smelling and tasting DS1's, I just cooked my normal porridge for breakfast.

*2. What would you say are the main benefits of Quaker Oat So Simple Kids porridge, for you and/or for your DCs? What would be the key reason for you to buy the product?

The only temptation would be the convenience of the portion sizes, but to be honest, I have no difficulty eyeballing amounts for ready brek or ordinary porridge, so even this isn't a good reason. The ready brek that DS2 usually has is fortified with vitamins and minerals, which I like, given his poor diet, so the oat so simple loses out in this respect, too. I also don't normally need to add any sugar to his breakfast - any sugar in it comes naturally from the milk and fruit puree in it and he's fine with that.

1. What did you and your DC(s) like/dislike about the packaging (including the box and the individual sachets)? Why?

DS2 was interested in the box. He normally mugs me for anything with a cadburys logo, but he was desperate to take this off me. So it's definitely eyecatching for children.

As mentioned in the previous question, the portion control is a nice idea, but not enough to justify all the extra packaging, which i think it wasteful. Not enough to justify the price for some oats, sugar and a bit of dubious flavouring, either.

I have no difficulty measuring out my porridge for myself. I use 40g of oats and 250 ml of soya milk and have learnt to use a particular mug to measure these, so I don't need the scales. It's certainly not hard.

1. Do you have any ideas about how Quaker could make the Oat So Simple Kids Porridge more interesting for your DC(s)?

Make it with actual chocolate and so that it tastes nice.

DD quite likes it and makes it on her own. She was a bit disappointed with the intesity of choc flavour so she's taken to putting a spoonful of drinking chocolate into it before cooking.
She is almost 11 and thinks the box is a bit babyish, that didn't stop her from cutting the bear out though.
DD is an oddbod, she has eaten one sachet dry and enjoyed that.
In order to improve it, or make me want to buy it again you would need to up the chocolate flavour.
I don't think I would buy this again. Sorry.