Protein powder for young kids

[Anonymous]

I want to put protein powder in my 4 year old drink or food because of his low weight & picky eater habit. He is already on pedicure recommended by his pediatrician. Any possible side effects for kid that young consume protein powder? Where can I protein powder designed for kids? Any recommended doses?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want to put protein powder in my 4 year old drink or food because of his low weight & picky eater habit. He is already on pedicure recommended by his pediatrician. Any possible side effects for kid that young consume protein powder? Where can I protein powder designed for kids? Any recommended doses?

I would advise you talk to your pediatrician. There are risks for too much protein.

[Anonymous]

Will he eat pureed chicken soup? I'd start there.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t do it. What proteins does he eat now? Most kids get enough protein but are lacking in fiber.

[Anonymous]

Definitely talk to your doctor first. I wouldn’t mess around with protein powder for a kid. Too many ingredients that could potentially have weird side effects.

[Anonymous]

He needs a balance of nutrients, not just protein. At that age, fats are crucial and calorie dense.

You need to discuss supplementation with your paediatrician, and look into getting a paediatric registered dietician to work on meal plans and supplementation.

The addition of the Pediasure may be feeding the picky eater habit, if you’re giving it at the wrong times.