Before deciding to supplement or replace breastfeeding with this product, parents must be advised the necessity of its use. It is important for the baby's health that all preparation instructions are followed carefully.
Proper hygiene, handling and storage are important when preparing formula. Failure to follow instructions could result in severe harm. Never use a microwave oven to prepare or warm formula. Serious burns can result. Mixing PediaSure with water above 35°C (95°F) may compromise the benefits of the probiotics. There could also be health risks of introducing the product prior to the recommended age. The spray dry process involving certain ingredients in powder manufacturing might result in a very few dark particles. This is normal in powder processing.