US Doctors Warn Powdered "Toddler Milks" Are Unregulated And Unnecessary

Powdered drink mixes that are extensively marketed as "toddler milks" for older babies and children up to age 3 are unregulated, unnecessary, and "nutritionally incomplete," as warned by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to Jonel Aleccia's report for the Associated Press (AP).

The manufacturers make unproven claims that these drinks enhance children's brains or immune systems.

These drinks, often promoted to parents on platforms like TikTok, in television advertisements, and on other websites, frequently contain added sugar and salt.

The manufacturers make unproven claims that these drinks enhance children's brains or immune systems, as stated by Dr. George Fuchs, a member of the AAP's nutrition committee, which released the new report.

Officials from the formula industry argued that these drinks could be useful in filling "nutrition gaps" in children's diets.

However, Fuchs asserted that older babies and toddlers should receive a well-balanced diet consisting of solid foods, along with breast milk, fortified whole cow's milk, and water after one year.

There are no federal regulations governing milk drink mixes for older babies and toddlers. Additionally, it's essential to distinguish toddler drinks from medical formulas prescribed for specific conditions, such as heart disease or difficulties in digesting certain foods.

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