PediaSure^® Products FAQ

PediaSure with Fiber has 3 grams of fiber per serving, making the product a good source of fiber* for a child's daily diet (12% of fiber value).

*See nutrition information for fat content.

According to the Dietary Reference Intakes document,* the recommended level of fiber in children's diets is as follows:

• 19 grams for a 1- to 3-year-old
• 25 grams for a 4- to 8-year-old
• 26 grams for girls 9 to 18 years old
• 31 grams for boys 9 to 13 years old
• 38 grams for boys 14 to 18 years old

PediaSure with Fiber contains 3 grams per 8-fl-oz serving, while the other PediaSure products contain 1 gram of fiber. This formulation can help fill the gaps for children who are not getting enough fiber from the rest of their diets.

*Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein and Amino Acids (2002)

Regular PediaSure has 1 gram of fiber and PediaSure with Fiber has 3 grams of fiber per 8-fl-oz serving, 12% of the Daily Value of 25 grams. (See nutrition information for fat content.)

Almost all retailers carry PediaSure with Fiber.

PediaSure is an excellent source of DHA Omega-3, an important nutrient that helps support brain and eye health.^*

^*32 mg of DHA per 8 fl oz serving (20% of 160 mg Daily Value)

PediaSure products are available in most grocery stores, drugstores, and mass-merchandisers (such as Walmart^®, Target^®, and Kmart^®).* Find them in the baby or toddler aisle.

Our store locator can help you locate major retailers near you that carry the PediaSure family of products. Click here for the store locator.

You can also purchase PediaSure online at the Abbott Nutrition Store.

*Walmart, Target, and Kmart are trademarks of companies other than Abbott Laboratories.

Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age. PediaSure products are not intended for infants younger than 1 year of age. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, infants under a year old should be breastfed or fed an iron-fortified infant formula.

Yes. PediaSure contains milk protein.These proteins are derived from cow’s milk. PediaSure products are suitable for children with lactose intolerance.*

*Not for children with galactosemia

There are no peanuts or nut derivatives in PediaSure products. There are no peanuts or tree nuts in the manufacturing plants (or on the lines) where PediaSure products are manufactured.

PediaSure products do not contain gluten.

Yes. PediaSure products are kosher.

Yes. They come ready to use and require no preparation. Many people find that PediaSure tastes better when chilled.

Yes. Follow the instructions on the label: "After opening, reclose, refrigerate, and use within 48 hours."

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 unacceptable.

These products can be heated so that they are warm, but not so hot as to burn the mouth. The temperature of the product should be checked before offering it to your child. (Although it is not necessary to check the temperature with a thermometer, if one is used the temperature should be in the range of 100°F to 110°F.) If a microwave is used to warm the product, please pour it into a microwave-safe container prior to heating.

 

PediaSure meets or exceeds the US Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for protein and 23 essential vitamins and minerals for children 2 to 8 years of age in 1,000 mL and for children 9 to 13 years of age in 1,500 mL.

Talk to a health care professional about use of this product if your child is younger than 2 years of age.

In general, there is not a limit on the amount of PediaSure that a child can safely consume. For an individual child, the amount of PediaSure that is needed — or is acceptable — on a daily basis should be discussed with the child's health care professional. If the child is eating foods and drinking other beverages, it is especially important to determine how much PediaSure would be appropriate in the context of the overall diet.

Yes, PediaSure is WIC-eligible in all 50 states for children up to age 5. Ask your doctor or local WIC representative if your child can benefit from the nutrition in PediaSure.

*WIC is a trademark of the United States Department of Agriculture and an abbreviation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

A non-milk-based form of PediaSure is not available.

Yes. Recipes for PediaSure are located on this website: Click here.

There is no caffeine in Vanilla, Banana, Berry, or Strawberry PediaSure drinks.

Chocolate PediaSure has trace amounts of caffeine. It contains approximately 3 mg caffeine in 8-fl-oz. (In contrast, brewed coffee contains approximately 100 mg caffeine in 8-fl-oz; carbonated beverages contain approximately 50 mg caffeine in 12-fl-oz.)

We tested several versions of PediaSure formulations with children to study their taste preference. The testing showed that the children preferred a sweeter taste. As a result, we produced six “Kid-Approved” flavors. It is important that the product has a pleasant taste that children will enjoy drinking.

Yes, PediaSure does contain a small amount of lactose. The amount of lactose in PediaSure is clinically insignificant. PediaSure is suitable for children with lactose intolerance.*

*Not for children with galactosemia.

PediaSure Enteral Formula 1.0 Cal products are medical foods intended for use under health care professional supervision.