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Okay, I need to vent. My 4-year-old found my elderberry gummies and thought they were candy. He ate like 5 before I caught him! He's fine, but now he keeps asking for 'the purple candy' and throws a fit when I say no. Anyone else deal with this? They do taste pretty good, I'll admit...

LOL, been there! My wife's the same way - she'll sneak my elderberry gummies because she loves the flavor. I switched to a brand with a more herbal aftertaste (less sweet) to deter her. Maybe try one with a hint of bitterness? The texture's still chewy, but the taste is more 'adult.' Works for us!

Oh no! That sounds stressful. I meditate with my kids sometimes, and we talk about how supplements are like 'helper treats' for our bodies, not candy. Maybe a calm chat during a quiet moment could help? My daughter used to refuse them because they were too sticky, but we made it a mindful 'chewing ritual' and now she's okay with it.

Ugh, this is why I'm wary of gummies - they're so candy-like! I switched to elderberry syrup to avoid this exact issue. Less plastic waste too (those bottles are recyclable!). If you stick with gummies, maybe hide them in a non-see-through container? Out of sight, out of mind for little ones!

Thanks, all! BioBob, I might try that bitter brand - good tip. LunarLily, love the 'helper treats' idea, gonna steal that! And PeakPaula, I hear you on the waste... but the syrup is a hard sell for my texture-picky kid. For now, I've moved the gummies to the top shelf. Crisis averted (for today)!