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title: Leading child nutritional supplement | Pediasure South Africa
description: PediaSure is the 1st paediatrician prescribed nutritional supplement for kids. From Abbott with over 100 years of science-based expertise in 130 countries.
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# Leaders in Science based nutrition.

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## What is PediaSure?

PediaSure is a clinically proven nutritional supplement drink for children to [support growth](https://za.pediasure.abbott/5-in-1-multi-benefit/support-child-growth-development) and development†. It contains a unique blend of protein, carbohydrates and essential fatty acids, enriched with essential vitamins & minerals to help keep children strong and active, improves appetite and to help support their immune systems.

Whether your child is going through a fussy eating phase or feeling under the weather, you may worry they are missing out on essential nutrients. PediaSure is here to support your child through their most critical ages, when 70% of their growth occurs.

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### Source of vitamins and minerals

Helps to [improve appetite](https://za.pediasure.abbott/5-in-1-multi-benefit/child-appetite-improve)

### High in Vitamin D

An important vitamin that is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth

### Source of Vitamins C & A

Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that also helps with bone formation and the absoprtion of iron. Vitamins C & A help keep children strong and active.

![Pediasure ZA - New Packshot Image-1-1-1](https://za.pediasure.abbott/hs-fs/hubfs/Pediasure%20ZA%20-%20New%20Packshot%20Image-1-1-1.png?width=284&height=400&name=Pediasure%20ZA%20-%20New%20Packshot%20Image-1-1-1.png)

### Source of Protein

A building block for your child’s bones, muscles, skin, and blood, protein plays a vital role in physical growth and in many bodily functions.

### High in Energy & Omega-3

Supports growing children

### Source of vitamins and minerals

Helps to [improve appetite](https://za.pediasure.abbott/5-in-1-multi-benefit/child-appetite-improve)

### High in Vitamin D

An important vitamin that is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth

### Source of Vitamins C & A

Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that also helps with bone formation and the absoprtion of iron. Vitamins C & A help keep children strong and active.

### Source of Protein

A building block for your child’s bones, muscles, skin, and blood, protein plays a vital role in physical growth and in many bodily functions.

### High in Energy & Omega-3

Supports growing children

## TRY PEDIASURE 3+ for growth you can be sure of!

Start to see visible growth in 8 weeks¹ and maximise your [picky eater’s](https://za.pediasure.abbott/picky-eating) growth potential with PediaSure® 3+.

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## PediaSure 3+ Powder

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Our Kid Approved Taste drink powder is available in 2 flavours; Vanilla and Chocolate. Vanilla comes in 2 sizes 850g and 1.6kg. Try it as a milkshake style drink at home or add it to your child’s food with one of our tasty recipes.

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## PediaSure 3+ Ready-to-Drink

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Our ready-to-drink pack is great to support your child’s nutrition at home and on the go. The ready-to-drink pack comes as a single serve and portable pack which provides a convenient way to ensure your child gets the necessary vitamins & minerals they need to grow.

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## Alternate products

PediaSure 3+ Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry, available in 850g, 1.6kg and 180ml Ready to Drink

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PediaSure 3+ Vanilla 850g

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PediaSure 3+ Chocolate 850g

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PediaSure 3+ Vanilla 1.6kg

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PediaSure 3+ Ready-to-Drink Vanilla

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## Life with PediaSure®

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