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Hey everyone, need some advice! My 4-year-old found my fiber gummies in the pantry yesterday and thought they were candy. He ate like 5 of them before I caught him. Cue the frantic googling about fiber overdose in kids (turns out he's fine, just had an... active digestive day). Now he keeps asking for 'mommy's special candy' and I'm trying to explain they're vitamins, not treats. Anyone else deal with this? I'm training for a marathon and need these for my own gut health, but hiding them feels wrong!

LOL Mia, that's hilarious! My wife did something similar with my protein gummies last month - she thought they were fancy gummy bears and ate half the jar. Let's just say her weekend warrior routine got a bit too intense that day. For kids though, maybe try putting them in a clearly labeled 'mom's vitamins' container up high? Or get him his own kid-friendly version so he feels included? I keep mine with my gear now so no mix-ups.

Blessings, Mia. This highlights the importance of mindful supplementation. The gummy form can indeed confuse little ones (and adults!). Have you considered whole food fiber sources instead? Chia seeds in smoothies or ground flax can be just as effective without the candy-like appeal. If you must use gummies, perhaps store them in an opaque amber bottle with a child-safe lid, and explain their purpose calmly. My niece refused them due to the 'slimy' texture - sometimes nature's textures are best.

Thanks guys! Oliver - good call on the separate container, I'll try that. Pete - I do use chia in my morning oats, but during heavy training weeks the gummies are just easier on the go. Update: tried giving my son one today explaining it's 'mommy's special vitamin,' and he spit it out saying 'too sticky!' So maybe the texture will solve the problem for now haha. Still hiding them though!