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submitted 7 months ago by nulluser@programming.dev to c/world@lemmy.world

If you’re a parent, you might have noticed toddler “milk” while browsing the formula aisle. The powdered drink, aimed at children between 1 and 3, often pledges benefits like “improved brain development” or “improved immune function.”

But you may not know that these products are largely unregulated and make claims that are not supported by science, according to studies. For this reason, among others, public health authorities around the world have long sought to police such advertising. Yet despite these efforts, toddler milk has grown to become a $20 billion global business.

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[-] Moonrise2473@feddit.it 8 points 7 months ago

why toddler milk is better than fresh milk:

  1. you prepare it in 10 seconds. You set an electric kettle at 35 C and it's ALWAYS ready whenever the kid wants it.

  2. 10 euro of powder lasts a month and has very long shelf life, so you can stockpile a year of supply when on discount, while 10 euro of fresh milk lasts a week and you have to finish the opened bottle in a few days. The kid can't finish a whole bottle of fresh milk before its expiration, so you have to drink it too

why fresh milk is better than toddler milk:

  1. toddler milk tastes foul, only those with undeveloped taste buds can drink it

  2. you have an excuse to drink fresh milk for yourself as otherwise you wouldn't buy it

[-] JeffKerman1999@sopuli.xyz 4 points 7 months ago

Wtf I drink milk daily, in our household we drink a liter per day, sometimes more

[-] NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Like glasses of milk? The adults too?

[-] BearGun@ttrpg.network 4 points 7 months ago

Not who you're responding to, but yes, milk is both very tasty and fairly healthy. I essentially drink exclusively milk or water, unless i'm at a party or something.

[-] JeffKerman1999@sopuli.xyz 1 points 7 months ago

Yes, everyone drinks milk. In the coffee, in the smoothie or just a glass of milk. We don't drink soda/cola unless it's a party

[-] Moonrise2473@feddit.it 0 points 7 months ago

In my family there's a lot of lactose intolerance so it's only me and the kid to drink it

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