PediaSure Grow & Gain with Immune Support Shake Mix Powder, 23 Vitamins & Minerals, 6g Protein, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Chocolate, 14.1 oz Can, Pack of 3-24 servings

Great for picky eaters, chocolate flavor is a hit! My son is a picky eater, and getting him to consume balanced nutrition can be a challenge. The PediaSure Grow & Gain with Immune Support (chocolate) has been a total game-changer. He literally asks for it, and I love that he’s getting key vitamins, protein, and immune support all in one shake. It mixes easily no clumps and the flavor is rich but not too sweet. After we started using it daily, I noticed he seemed more energetic and less snacking on empty-calorie foods. Pros: Kid-approved chocolate flavor Supports immune health + growth nutrients Mixes smooth every time Great for picky eaters Cons: A bit pricey but worth it for how well he drinks it! Always buying the 6 cans saved money.

I originally used to give my daughter regular chocolate milk, but after discovering PediaSure Chocolate, I started giving her this instead and telling her it’s her chocolate milk. She really enjoys the taste, and I feel better knowing she’s getting extra nutrition. We’ve been using it since January, and I feel like it has helped support her growth. It’s become a part of our routine, and I’m happy with it.

Nutritional Value & Growth: Many parents report that the product, when used as recommended (often two servings per day, as studied in children at risk for undernutrition), effectively helps their children catch up on growth and gain weight as intended. It's often recommended by pediatricians for this purpose. Immune Support: The shake contains 7 key nutrients for immune support (including protein, vitamins A & D, zinc, and antioxidants like vitamins C & E and selenium) and 23 essential vitamins and minerals, which parents appreciate for filling nutritional gaps. Taste: The taste, particularly the vanilla and chocolate flavors, is often a hit with kids, making it easier for them to consume and get the needed nutrition. Some kids see it as a "milkshake." Convenience and Cost-Effectiveness (Powder): The powder form is often preferred over the ready-to-drink shakes because it is generally considered more cost-effective and lasts longer. It is also versatile, as it can be mixed with water or added to smoothies and recipes.

The doctor told us to get this to our kid to gain some weight so we mixed it with some milk, and he drinks it with no problem. It is cheaper that buying the bottles and you can store it with no problems.

My kid didn’t like the flavor but he’s extremely picky. I personally think they taste great so they’re not going to waste in this house!

This helps my peeky eating grandsons. It helps them get vitamins and minerals they need to grow.

Grat flavor... all kids love this

My daughter has been an extremely picky eater since she started solids. At 10 months, she weighed just under 13lbs and was gaining weight slowly. She despises any food with a lumpy texture, making it challenging to introduce table food. Currently, her preference leans towards junk food like cookies and chips, although she does take a few bites of the food I offer. Most of her food intake comes from jars of baby food. At the doctor's recommendation, I stopped breastfeeding and started offering her cow's milk, which she disliked and never finished. So, the doctor sent us home with several bottles of Pediasure to sample—about 32 bottles, including the three flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry. Upon arriving home, I gave her a chocolate bottle, and she consumed about half before refusing more. The next day, I offered her the strawberry flavor, but she took only a sip before rejecting it. Curious, I tasted it myself, finding it alright, and ended up giving her the remainder of the chocolate bottle, which she drank. The following day, I opened the vanilla bottle and offered it to her, causing her to get upset, scream, and cry. Wondering if she had developed a preference, I tasted the vanilla one myself. Its taste was so unpleasant that I poured it down the drain, as it wouldn't even be fit for a starving animal. The aftertaste gave me a headache. Throughout the next month, I continued buying the chocolate bottles, and she gained a total of 2lbs during that time. The following month, while browsing the Target website, I discovered that Pediasure also comes in powdered form. I was excited because it was a slightly more affordable option than buying the bottles. Additionally, the bottles sometimes developed a metallic aftertaste when not finished immediately. So, I purchased the powdered version on Amazon. However, I wasn't inclined to follow their recommendation of mixing it with water. Firstly, it would mean fewer calories for my baby compared to using milk, and secondly, it just didn't seem appealing. Instead, I created a super high-calorie drink for her, ranging from 380-580 calories. Here's the recipe: - 1 serving (1/3 cup) Pediasure powder (220 calories) - 1 serving (1/3 cup) Nido powdered whole milk (160 calories) - 2 to 4 tbsp heavy cream (50 calories each) - 4-8 oz water I incorporate powdered milk because my daughter isn't fond of regular milk, and buying gallons of milk would go to waste. The Nido brand powdered milk actually tastes like real milk once prepared, and using it in the recipe allows me to control the drink mix's consistency. If I want it more pudding-like, I use closer to 4oz of water. If I want it similar to the Pediasure bottles, I use 8oz of water. When I tasted it, it reminded me of hot chocolate drink mix after adding powdered milk. It could even trick kids into drinking it if you microwave it, add marshmallows, and claim it's hot chocolate. However, I haven't had to trick my daughter into drinking it at all. Since I started giving her one of these drinks a day, she has gained 2lbs in one month. She enjoys it much more than the bottled version, which required constant encouragement to drink. When made with milk instead of water, I would definitely give this powdered drink mix 5 stars. I can't rate it when made with water since I haven't tried it. If you think about it, it's quite evident why they recommend making it with water. It means your child will gain weight at a slower pace and therefore require multiple drinks.

Expiry date in 2.5 months.