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How Safe Are Health Drinks For An Infant?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: My Son is 2 years and 3 months old. Right now he is just drinking plain milk with Honey or Sugar. Is it really good to give any health drinks like Pediasure, etc., Any Suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to us.
Yes you can give health drinks.

Many kids don't get all the required vitamins and minerals in their regular day to day diet including milk, honey, sugar.

I wouldn't recommend any particular brand, but most of the health drinks like complain, horlicks, boost, pediasure, etc can be given ( any one) .
It is better to give atleast once a day after breakfast. Giving before diet can hinder diet intake. Equally important is giving balanced diet with cereal pulses,oil, vegetables and fruits.
This will atleast ensure that daily allowances of vitamin and minerals are met.
Hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you need further assistance.
Wishing your child good health.
Dr Arun
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How Safe Are Health Drinks For An Infant?

Brief Answer: Yes you can Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Yes you can give health drinks. Many kids don't get all the required vitamins and minerals in their regular day to day diet including milk, honey, sugar. I wouldn't recommend any particular brand, but most of the health drinks like complain, horlicks, boost, pediasure, etc can be given ( any one) . It is better to give atleast once a day after breakfast. Giving before diet can hinder diet intake. Equally important is giving balanced diet with cereal pulses,oil, vegetables and fruits. This will atleast ensure that daily allowances of vitamin and minerals are met. Hope I answered your question. Let me know if you need further assistance. Wishing your child good health. Dr Arun