As mums, we’re always on the lookout for lunchbox, afterschool or anytime snacks that our kids will love. However we also like to feel that we’re being responsible in our choices.
Which is why we know you’ll be excited to discover that MILO Oatie bars have just hit supermarket shelves!
Each MILO Oatie Bar is made with the goodness of MILO and wholegrain rolled oats. It’s a delicious lunchbox snack with 25% of your daily wholegrain target*
Where are MILO Oatie Bars available?
MILO Oatie Bars are available nationally at Woolworths, Coles and at select IGA, Ritchies and Foodworks supermarkets.
How much?
The recommended retail price is $4.59**
*Based on 48g of wholegrain per day, as recommended by Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council Ltd, 25% per bar.
**This is a recommended retail price only and retailers are free to set their own prices.
In the MILO Oatie Bar Product Review, mums will receive 2 boxes of MILO Oatie Bars for themselves and their families to enjoy. We’re asking them to put MILO Oatie Bars to the ‘Real Mum, Real Life’ test and post their review and ratings.
I packed these into my kids lunchboxes for a surprise, they came home raving about them, how good they tasted, how they didn't feel hungry after eating them, so they satisfied their hunger, good sized bar, and they asked for them again, at least i know it is better for them than some other bars.
I absolutely love this as a lunchbox snack! It's not as healthy as I would like, but it makes a great treat every now and again. I personally like to indulge in one or two every once in a while! I would definitely recommend these as a tasty lunchbox filler.
My family absolutely loved the Milo Oatie bars, we were very impressed with a healthier version to what is currently on the market, and a chocolate hit is great mid afternoon!
My family loved them, the 11yr old took them to school and she said they a so yummy and she is hard to find what she will eat, the only concern is in hot weather they might melt in the lunch box.
The 1 1/2 yrs old enjoyed them and even cryed when he ate it all.
My husband 34yr old and myself are on a diet and thought the bars were great for a yummy snack and had not much fat. We will be buying more and letting people how nice these are.
Love that they have a high cereal content. Delicious, who does not love milo??? Great for busy sport mornings when we leave the house at stupid o'clock. milo bar and milk keeps them going till mid morning!
All of my family ranging from 2 to 40 loved this product. My kids loved the flavour and only my 12 year old noticed that there were oats in it. They have requested these for their lunchboxes for school. Will definitely buy this product. They loved the chocolate flavour and texture of the bars
Both boys tried them after school and they loved them. They asked I pack the bars for them for school and asked I pack some for their friends. They want to share and show off their bars.
I am always looking to find and try new products for my kids lunch box’s and its great when new things come out cause as an excuse I get to try them and see if they are right for my family. Milo Oatie Bars actually taste like millo. They taste delicious and I definitely know that my kids love them
I love these I tried them when they first came out for the kids for school lunch. But I myself love them for a sweet hit as well. Good for you and taste great what more could you want oh and they don't cost the earth either so that's another bonus there too
MILO Oatie Bar just does not do it for me and family. Not sure what I'm going to with the box I bought because no one in the family wants to eat them. Milo in general is such a tasty, delicious product, I'm surprised they couldn't come up with a better tasting product. Very disappointed in the MILO Oatie Bar.
I read the reviews of Milo Oatie Bars by Mom’s community members and I decided to buy them and get the family to taste test them. We tried them this morning and the verdict is: we like them! They do have a strong flavour compared to other similar bars; however it is a nice flavour. Would buy them again; still happy with Milo products!
I read the reviews of Milo Oatie Bars by Mom’s community members and I decided to buy them and get the family to taste test them. They were easy to locate at the local shops and were also on special. I do love Milo products and hope these bars pass the taste test; as some of the reviews give the bars a poor review/rating.
I recently bought the MILO Oatie Bar with high expectations, I mean, how good is Milo? I was sadly disappointed. These bars were awful. Not even my kids, who usually buy into this sort of stuff were impressed. I won't be buying MILO Oatie Bar again, unless they change their recipe. Not very nice.
usually like milo products but these were awful, I bought them for my kids and could understand why they wouldn't eat them, tried it and completely understand why
I tried the milo oatie bars and now I'm hooked. They are a great snack to put in kids lunches, or to have after school, they taste great and even though they are a bit of a treat you are still getting the goodness of the wholegrains and Oates. They are also great snacks for adults on the go and anyone who loves milo will loves these.
We usually love milo products here! Milo duo cereal, hot milos, the many teaspoons of milo mixed with milk,the milo yogurt and even the milo bars but these were just awful! Sickly sweet, tasted nothing like milo. Was sadly disappointed and will not be buying again! I took one bite and threw the rest of the bar out and my son spat out the bite he took. Pretty disappointing really but none the less I still love my other milo products. :)
First I got a free sample from nestle and We liked it, then I bought it from coles,, it is a healthy snack on the go,, even we have it just for break fast, sweetness is less and it has good nutrition value.
Milo is a favourite in our family and we go through a huge amount, so I thought that these would be a favourite as well, but they were not well received in our home, the taste seemed bland, not the quality we have come to expect from Milo, and the kids hated them perhaps they have tried to make them healthy and my kids want something with choc chips LOL, I would not recommend them and certainly would not purchase them again as they were not popular at all, shame really because it is an iconic brand that has always been loved in our home.
I bought these when first came out as we are huge huge huge Milo fans, we go threw a large tin every week and a 12 pack of Milo custards. I tried one as soon as I got in the door and it was not as expected, thought it would taste like a mile flavoured lcm kinda but it is dry, doesn't taste like Milo at all, just like dry sweet chocolate. 2 of my children liked them other 2 didn't, so don't know if it comes down to different tastebuds or just they weren't as fussy but they weren't nice and was dissapointed. I def won't buy them again. But that won't stop me buying proper Milo :) yum yum yum
i agree that these milo bars do not actually taste like milo but rather just very sweet. i think that my kids don't mind these bars because they don't get them a whole lot, only when they are on special and that doesn't seem to be a lot. i think they are handy to have and think that you should eat these in moderation. they are made healthily and then have more sugar added. still worth a try and make your own opinion of these bars
The MILO Oatie Bars sound delicious but they are not. They do not taste like chocolatey Milo and instead are dry, overly sweet and not what I was expecting from a Milo branded product. The kids didn't like them and wouldn't finish the bars leaving me to try them. I wasn't very happy having spent so much on a product that is not up to the Milo brand quality. Not healthy as full of sugar. Wouldn't buy these again and don't recommend.
As i said below these bars are a great way to save time adding things to the kids bags for morning tea at school and preschool. I love that they have wholegrain and that they're not overly sweet for the kids. I recently found a dairy selling these at a lower price than the market and think now i am buying at the right price, so i wouldn't necessarily pay the rrp. Kids do love em and i love how handy they are in the cupboard as a quickie. Or when kids friends come over, i can cut some on a plate and put out alongside fruit.
We were given a box off these to try, I have 3 kids and 1 bigger kid (husband)
Not one of them liked these, said they tasted nothing like milo. The kids said they just tasted like sugar and not much else. Even though they have the oats in them I do not think the oats outweigh the amount of sugar in these. The kids are normally milo fans but said please don’t get them again
Myself and my daughter love milo and usually anything "milo flavoured" but these weren't very nice.my daughter wouldn't even eat them.i thought I'd just have them then as they were originally bought for her but I have to admit I wasn't overly impressed with them.not the worst thing but I'm not keen and wouldn't buy them again
i love milo and these bars are actually pretty yummy, i put them in lunch boxes every now and then as a nice little treat. my kids like them and they are chocolate flavoured so they are a big hit in my household.
i have bought these a few times but they aren't on special very often.
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‘Trust Your Intuition’: How To Advocate For Your Child In Hospital
Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.
What if I’m overreacting? What if I’ve got it wrong?
So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.
It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.
Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.
Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise
According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.
“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.
Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital
While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.
So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.
“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.
Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone
A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.
You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.
Leticia gets it.
“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”
But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.
Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.
“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”
Remember, we know our children better than anyone.
What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process
If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.
Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.
Here’s how it works:
Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.
You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.
What should you actually look out for?
Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.
Things like:
Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse
And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.
That’s enough.
“You are helping us, not bothering us”
If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.
“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.
“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”
The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.
“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”
And if you’re still worried about being judged?
“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
As a parent of a child with cystic fibrosis, I’ve learned to trust my gut when something doesn’t feel right. We’ve had a few experiences where we’ve needed to go through different channels to raise concerns or frustrations with the hospital system to make sure our daughter got the care she needed. It’s great to see programs like this encouraging families to speak up, because parents often know when something isn’t quite right.
This is so true from my experience over the years.
No matter how wonderful the medical team is, if you have any doubts speak up as a mother knows her child better than anyone.
Yes and amen to this article ! I agree with always follow your gut, you know your child like no one else does. In fact you are your child’s expert and should never stop advocating for them or speaking up. Sometimes professionals are very good in waving concerns away, all it takes is a human who listens
Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.
And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!
I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.
You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.
A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!
Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.
This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.
It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.
How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!
This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.
This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.
I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.
7:48 am
yummy
10:16 pm
Perfect snack!
6:36 pm
Loved by everyone!
11:36 am
Yummy yummy yummy
The 1 1/2 yrs old enjoyed them and even cryed when he ate it all.
My husband 34yr old and myself are on a diet and thought the bars were great for a yummy snack and had not much fat. We will be buying more and letting people how nice these are.
5:41 pm
My children love these - they just disappeared
4:26 pm
Absolutely loved the product and the taste
11:34 pm
Boys loved the Oatie Bars
10:39 am
Lke it
2:16 am
1:47 pm
Awesome
10:39 am
Lke it
11:10 pm
Did not enjoy!
As a family, we really didn't enjoy the MILO Oatie Bar and think that it does not represent good value for money.
The MILO Oatie Bar is not very pleasant tasting, and I did not finish eating my bar as I did not like it.
I would not purchase this product again.
12:31 pm
Disappointing!
7:16 am
Milo
9:17 pm
Milo
5:22 pm
Not very nice.
9:27 pm
not good
7:14 pm
Great snack for anyone, not just the kids!!
10:38 am
Pretty disappointing.
9:06 am
healthy snack on the go
11:30 pm
Milo, family favourite with a lot to live up to
3:06 pm
overpriced and sweet
10:44 pm
not milo
9:50 pm
get them on special
9:39 pm
Milo Let down
3:56 pm
Morning Tea Time Saver
4:08 pm
Great for morning tea at school
1:18 pm
Pleased I did not pay for them
Not one of them liked these, said they tasted nothing like milo. The kids said they just tasted like sugar and not much else. Even though they have the oats in them I do not think the oats outweigh the amount of sugar in these. The kids are normally milo fans but said please don’t get them again
10:30 pm
Not great
6:57 pm
yum
i have bought these a few times but they aren't on special very often.
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