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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why didn't you switch from formula to whole milk at 1?  He refused to drink milk?[/quote]

Also not OP but while Pediasure gets routinely trashed on DCUM and put down as filled with sugar and carbohydrates, many underweight children with feeding issues absolutely need sugar and carbohydrates all day long.  Pediasure is packed with calories and vitamins and is designed for underweight children with feeding issues.  While I agree with "Typical DCUM Mom" that it doesn't belong in a mainstream diet, it is a lifeline for many special needs children.  Whole milk won't do. [/quote]

The alternative is toddler formula.  Its much cheaper depending on what you buy.    Pedisure has less of a stigma than formula (which is basically the same  thing).  However, when I called Pedisure they said its fine 1-2 times a day but not for an every day meal replacement (even though some use it for that).  (we never used it as my chid liked the toddler formula and eventually he started eating - so OP don't give up hope).[/quote]

But when your child won't eat a meal, that's what you are left with.  It's fine to say something is not meant to be a meal replacement.  When a child is not eating meals, it is a meal replacement.  And please don't give me "When he's hungry, he'll eat."  You have no idea.[/quote]

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