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Mom of a 12 yr old boy7 years ago
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#AskTheExpert Is bournvita or Horlicks are good for 4 yr kid.my son causes cough after having this.

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profile image of Dr Arti SharmaExpertDr Arti SharmaPaediatrician7 years ago

A. Hello it is usually not recommended it is suggested to talk to Paediatrician. You may try correcting the malnutrition of your child by continuing breast feeding and adopting home based weaning practices. it is high in sugar and preservatives

profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist7 years ago

A. Sugary drinks are drinks that contain added sugars. Added sugars are sugars and syrups that are added to drinks or foods during processing or preparation. Sugary drinks often have little nutritional value other than extra calories. avoid packed powders. you can add crushed dryfruits, soaked dates, gulkand for making nutritious milkshakes.

profile image of Janani ViswanathanJanani ViswanathanMom of 2 children7 years ago

A. there is a mixed opinion among pediatrician these days. As per our pediatrician advice we didn't give any such things for our kids so far. They are five years old now and drink only plain milk. Our doctor says these supplements are prepared in such a way to alter the growth hormones and enable a faster weight gain and growth which is not natural but artificially triggered. Hence there are chances these supplements can cause obesity in children once they grow into adults. Hence including healthy fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts, calcium, protein, iron and other vitamins rich foods in the kids regular diet is more than enough. As long as your kid eats properly and is healthy and active you need not worry about weight gain or their skinny looks. This is what he advices. It's better to get an opinion from ur pediatrician before starting ur kid on such supplements.

profile image of Nitika Dhingra Rawal Dhingra RawalNitika Dhingra Rawal Dhingra RawalMom of a 10 yr 5 m old boy7 years ago

A. Hello dear None of them..Try ti flavour the milk naturally..with fruits, haldi, elaichi..

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