'Extra nutrition without the extra stress.' 12 parents told us their honest reviews of this popular toddler drink.

Parents of fussy eaters, we see you. 

Parenthood, particularly in those very early years (...and basically all the other years after that) can be fraught with worry.

Worry for their sleep. Their safety. How they're adjusting, hitting milestones, making friends. Have we picked the right daycare? Are we feeding them enough variety? Are they even eating enough altogether? 

If you're staring down another looong (LONG) dinnertime, after having cooked 17 different options for one (or several) fussy eaters, some of which may end up on the floor or bin (the food, not the child!): just know you're one day closer to your efforts paying off, my friend. We see you, we feel you, and you're absolutely not alone.

Turns out up to half of all parents are worried that their child isn’t eating enough. So when there's a light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel level hack, nugget of advice or new product another preschool mum has discovered that might actually help, it's worth its weight in gold in any parents' group chat.

A new one on our radar to try are the HAPPi Day and Night Toddler Milk Drinks.

After a big day of discovering, your toddler's development actually continues while they're asleep. It's because of this, these Toddler Milk Drinks were scientifically developed to support the unique cognitive, energy and development needs of a toddler during the day and night.  

These day and night formulations are tailored based on the latest science that shows milk nutritionally changes between day and night. 

At $21.99 a tin, both the HAPPi Day and Night milks include essential vitamins, minerals and omega-3 DHA, plus dual prebiotics (for happy tummies).

So naturally, we asked 50 parents from the Mamamia community to put them to the test, and report straight back with the details. After 2 weeks of roadtesting, we asked them: did both milks actually stack up? How'd they complement your kids' meals through the day and night? Do we think they're worth repurchasing?

Here's exactly what 12 parents told us.

Julia and her 2 year old: "Now a regular part of her routine."

"Great! My daughter just turned 2 and loves her "ama" (milk) so I was sceptical about changing brands and tweaking with her routine. Thankfully I had nothing to worry about! It was clear that she loved the taste (trust me, it's obvious when she doesn't!!) and happily chugged it down. Now the 'new ama' and its very popular cousin, 'night ama', is a regular part of her routine.

Jessie and her 2 year old: "My toddler adapted to it rather quickly."

"It was a very positive experience! The drink was easy to make up – it was a little thicker than our regular formula, but I liked having a different day and night option, plus my toddler adapted to it rather quickly. 5/5, would buy again!"

Shanyn and her 2 year old: "Extra nutrition with no extra stress."

"Very happy with our experience using the Toddler Drink. I liked being able to add extra nutrition to my toddler's diet with no extra stress. He didn't notice anything different, which is a win!

Ellen and her 3 year old: "I particularly loved the convenience."

"My daughter took a little convincing, but really warmed up to the idea of a powdered milk drink when I suggested she help make it with me. After that initial hurdle, she absolutely loved it, and would regularly ask for her daytime milk and bedtime milk.

"I particularly loved the convenience – we actually took it with us on a couple of road trips and whilst camping, and it was very convenient in place of having to keep regular cow’s milk consistently cold."

Kristy and her 3.5 year old: "The product blended like a dream."

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"The product was simple and easy to use. It helped fill my busy toddler's tummy morning and night. She is often a fussy eater, so this gave me peace of mind that she was getting enough nutrients on those days where she did not consume as much food. The product blended like a dream. It had a very smooth consistency. My toddler drank every bottle, morning and night that we gave to her. Winning!

"The ease of use, quality and enjoyment my toddler got out of drinking this would absolutely encourage me to recommend it to others."

Pip and her 4 year old: "I'd definitely recommend it, especially to parents with fussy kids."

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"I'd definitely recommend it, especially to parents with fussy kids. I added the toddler milk to smoothies in the morning and he drank a cup of the nighttime drink before bed. He really liked the taste and was disappointed when his 'special milk' was finished! We'll buy this again!"

Sarah and her 3.5 year old: "Slotted into our existing schedule well."

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"This was actually our first experience using any kind of supplementary drink, and we'd rate it 5/5! My son is super fussy, and always has a cup of milk before bed, so this slotted into our existing schedule well and I felt good knowing he was getting extra nutrition."

Cathy and her 23 month old: "My child loved it."

"He loved the taste! Have added an extra bottle in the day because he likes it so much. I love that there is a different Toddler Milk Drink for night time focusing on different needs."

Joanna and her 2 year old: "It takes the worry out of making sure my fussy toddler's nutritional needs are being met."

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"Would highly recommend this product. It takes the worry out of making sure my fussy toddler's nutritional needs are being met. Easy to prepare, no running out at short notice when my toddler needed it. She liked the containers, too! In the morning she asked for the 'lello one' and at night she knew it was time for the 'blue one'. Very easy to follow prep instructions. Great experience!"

Nina and her 2 year old: "Easy to drink, we would purchase this one again."

"Easy to drink, apparently tasted yummy – and I felt good that my child was getting all the nutrients she needed. We would purchase this one again."

Mari and her 18 month old: "Filled up my little one's tummy well for a good night's sleep."

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"Great product, I'd rate it a 4 out of 5! Easy to mix, and it filled up my little one's tummy well for a good night's sleep. It didn't have issues on his tummy too. He didn't mind the taste especially changing from cow's milk to this. Must've tasted great as he was happy to drink it."

Alana and her 3 year old: "I would purchase again."

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"We had an excellent experience with this product! My daughter liked the taste and I liked having different formulas for night and day, too. I would purchase HAPPi again."

Have your kids tried these HAPPi products before? Add your own review in the comments below.

Shop HAPPi Day & HAPPi Night Toddler Milk Drink online or in-store at your nearest Chemist Warehouse, Drakes or local pharmacy.

Australian made and owned by Bega, HAPPi Day & Night is proudly supported by over 25 years of children’s nutrition experience.

Day and Night Toddler Milk Drinks are formulated to complement the nutritional needs of growing children from 12 months of age when dietary energy and nutrient intake may be inadequate.

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