Comments on: Chocolate Toddler Formula – What’s Wrong With This Picture?

By: Roger Gard

Roger Gard — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:30:58 +0000

I’m completely on the opposite side of the argument on this one, but then again my year old twins do exceptionally well with the Enfagrow Toddler formula. Born as micropreemies at 25 weeks gestation, they are now below the 3rd percentile on the age adjusted growth chart. The non-adjusted ranking is just plain nauseating. Used as a nightcap, the twins consume more on the Enfagrow Toddler chocolate than with just plain formula.

First, for all of those that may bitch and moan over the cost, it is right in line with all other formulas and a hell of a lot less expensive than Neocate at $40/20oz. So, if you’re trying to process why someone would give their child toddler formula when you could just give them table milk, you’re coming from the wrong perspective. Instead of having the understanding for those whom toddler formula is the sensible choice as their child progresses toward consuming table milk, you’re stuck in contempt for a product that seems a senseless waste. If a product isn’t for you or to your liking, you probably aren’t the intended consumer group.

And by the way, who among us didn’t grow up on apple juice or chocolate milk? And what about hot cocoa after playing in the snow?

rgard@denuke.com

By: EmberRose

EmberRose — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:23:08 +0000

This goes back to PediaSure being ok for children who aren’t sick. WTF ever happened to telling your kids “I worked hard for the money to get this food, you need this food and you WILL eat it”?

By: Petunia GreenBeans

Petunia GreenBeans — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:59:51 +0000

Geez, had to double check that I wasn’t on “The Onion” there for a minute.

Can’t decide which is worse:
That Nestle is making this crap or that parents think this is a better alternative to steaming up some veggies?

Especially in these formative months, where our babies develop their palettes -> will we grow a generation that equates chocolate with nutrition?

Long live broccoli!!!

By: The Deranged Housewife

The Deranged Housewife — Sat, 08 May 2010 21:06:48 +0000

I’ve never understood the point of toddler formula, period. I mean, it’s basically marketing to encourage moms to be dependent that much longer on this expensive crap. By that age they can certainly drink regular milk, if that’s your bag, and eat a variety of table foods – so there should be *something* out there they’re bound to like. They’re already down the throats of moms with young babies, now they’re reaching a whole new audience.

Gag.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:37:47 +0000

I gave my boys milk with a spoonful of Ovaltine in it when they were toddlers, because it got them to finish the whole cup of milk. I don’t think any 12 month old BABY needs chocolate formula, and I don’t know any 36 month olds who still drink formula, although obviously there probably are some.

I agree with your reply to Lindsay about Pediasure. The word “formula” insinuates that this chocolate drink could be the sole source of nutrition for your child. And like Christina, I would be concerned about the caffeine level if this was a child’s only formula.

By: Luschka

Luschka — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:48:31 +0000

Quite frightening, actually – just terribly sad.