My kid thinks probiotic gummies are candy – help!

UrbanUma258July 20, 2026
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UrbanUma258
Jul 20, 2026, 03:40 PM

So my 5yo found my bottle of probiotic gummies and called them 'yummy worms'. Now she tries to sneak them every morning. She says they taste like 'sugar and rainbows'. I tried to hide them but she's a ninja. Any minimalist storage hacks?

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NatureNancy
Jul 20, 2026, 04:56 PM

Probiotics are heat-sensitive so don't put them in the fridge. But maybe a lockable container? And explain to her that they're medicine for her tummy, not candy. My niece calls them 'belly buttons' lol.

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GummyGuru321
Jul 20, 2026, 05:42 PM

I use a smart jar with a timer lock. Opens only at set times. My spouse once ate a whole bottle thinking they were peach rings. Now I have a Bluetooth sensor that alerts me if the lid opens too often.

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UrbanUma258
Jul 20, 2026, 07:49 PM

Smart jar? That's genius. But I'm trying to go minimal – maybe just a high shelf. She climbed the counters though. Might need to get her to hate them... you think she'd dislike the texture? She's picky.

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NatureNancy
Jul 20, 2026, 08:36 PM

Texture varies by brand. Some are more gelatinous. If she likes sweet, try explaining that too many will make her poo funny. Worked for my nephew – he called them 'fart candies' and stopped eating them.