My kid thinks gummy vitamins are candy – help!
So my 4-year-old got into the gummy vitamin jar and ate like 10 of them before I noticed. I freaked out but called poison control and they said it's fine, just watch for tummy ache. But now he's constantly asking for 'candy' every time he sees the bottle. Anyone else deal with this? How do you keep them out of reach?
Haha, classic! My hubby did something similar with my omega-3 gummies. He said they smelled like fruit snacks so he popped a few. Now I keep them in a high cabinet. Maybe get a lockbox? Or just hide them in a different container that doesn't look like candy.
I actually switched to capsules for this reason. No way my kids will mistake them for candy. Plus, no sugar or sticky texture. Might be worth considering if you're worried about overconsumption.
Oh no! So scary but glad it turned out okay. We use a childproof container and only take them together at breakfast. I tell my little one they're special vitamins for grown-ups and kids who ask nicely. Works like a charm!