Written by Chad Birt on Wed Jun 26 2024.
Parenting is incredibly rewarding, but meal and snack times with a picky eater can be a major source of stress. If your child faces nutritional challenges impacting their weight and development, finding the right support is crucial. We understand how overwhelming it can be to know where to begin.
That's why we've curated a shoppable list of our favorite pediatric nutrition products to simplify your journey. This guide features a selection of nutritional shakes, electrolyte solutions, and vitamins specifically chosen for infants and toddlers.
Our buying guide highlights a combination of our best-selling and top-rated pediatric nutrition solutions. These products come highly recommended by our caregiving community and have proven track records in supporting children's health. To provide even greater insight, we've included real user feedback from Carewell parents.
Most children get the vitamins and minerals needed for growth from their diet. But if your little one can’t eat solid food, needs extra calories, or is at risk of malnutrition, PediaSure Grow & Gain can help. The product supports children ages 2-13 and contains 25 essential vitamins and nutrients. It can be administered orally or via tube feeding.
Customer review of PediaSure Grow & Gain Pediatric Shake with Fiber: “I love it! This is exactly what I purchased and wanted. A little pricey, but well worth it to see the smile on my child’s face. Thanks!” - Donna W.
Boost Kid Essentials is formulated for children ages 1-13 with increased calorie needs or volume intolerance. The vanilla flavor is kid-approved and can be consumed orally or with tube feeding. Each shake provides 360 calories and contains a special, CalciLock blend (a mix of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, and vitamins D, C, and K) designed to support bone health.
Orgain nutritional shakes are made with clean ingredients and grass-fed proteins. They don’t contain additives and are certified USDA organic. Each 8.5-ounce serving has 8 grams of lean protein, 22 essential vitamins and minerals, and only 9 grams of sugar. They can be used as meal supplements, meal replacements, or mini-meals (if you’re on the go).
Caregiver Tip
Store these nutritional shakes in the fridge for a few hours before opening. The chilled taste mimics a vanilla milkshake which is very appealing to picky eaters.
As a parent to an infant or toddler, you’re very familiar with colds, the flu, and gastrointestinal upset. Though there’s no way to prevent these illnesses completely, Pedialyte can provide peace of mind if your little one gets sick. These electrolyte packets come in several flavors, including fruit punch, grape, apple, and strawberry. Simply open, mix with eight ounces of water, and drink.
Convincing your little one to take their vitamins is a lot like trying to get them to eat their broccoli –– difficult. Smartpants removes some of this friction with their delicious (and kid-approved) gummy vitamins. These vitamins are for children 4 and older. They contain 13 essential nutrients that support bone, immune, and thyroid health.
Caregiver Tip
Most kids eat these up like candy. But if your child doesn’t like taking vitamins, try mixing them in with a package of regular fruit snacks.
Stocking up on pediatric nutrition supplies helps ensure your child has everything they need nutritionally. Plus, you can get fast, free shipping on orders over $49 and save even more with Autoship! It’s normal to have questions if your child has special nutritional needs, which is why our friendly Care Team is available and ready to support parents like you. Whether you have questions about a specific nutritional shake or need help choosing a product that will meet your kiddo's needs, we’re here for you! Call (800) 696-CARE or email support@carewell.com.
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Read More >Chad Birt is a freelance medical writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. When he isn't behind a keyboard, you can find him hiking, camping, or birdwatching with his wife Ella and their two dogs, Diane and Thoreau.
