PediaSure
PediaSure Grow & Gain Kids' Nutritional Shake Vanilla - 6 ct/48 fl oz: Toddler Kosher Gluten-Free Drink
The verdict
PediaSure Grow & Gain is praised by most parents as an effective nutritional supplement for picky eaters and weight gain, though some children experience digestive issues or find the taste too sweet.
What parents love
- • helps kids gain weight
- • convenient individual bottle size
- • good for picky eaters
- • familiar vanilla flavor
- • tamper-evident packaging
Worth knowing
- • causes digestive upset in some children
- • very sweet taste
- • may cause constipation
Beyond the listing
Parents report that the product successfully helps underweight children gain weight and that picky eaters accept the vanilla flavor well. However, one expert testing review raises concerns about high added sugar content (approximately 50% of the product from added table sugar and maltodextrin combined), which exceeds recommended daily limits for children and may contribute to weight gain in undesirable ways rather than through nutritional benefit.
Holds up elsewhere
- helps underweight children gain weight
- picky eaters accept vanilla flavor
- contains protein and key vitamins
Comes up as a drawback
- very high added sugar content
- maltodextrin not disclosed on label
- may promote unhealthy weight gain patterns
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on September 7, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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