Gummy Bears
2 years and up
⚡ Quick answer
Gummy candies are high in sugar and, with their sticky, elastic texture, also pose a choking hazard; they should not be given before age 2, and even after that only rarely and under supervision.
How to serve it by age?
Not given; unsuitable due to both the high sugar load and the sticky texture.
May be given only rarely, cut into small pieces, while seated and under supervision.
Keep the amount limited; do not allow whole pieces to be popped into the mouth.
🫁 Choking risk and safe serving
Because of their sticky, elastic texture, gummy candies can lodge in and block the windpipe if swallowed whole. They should never be given before age 2; afterward, they should be cut into small pieces and offered in a seated position under supervision.
📌 Watch out for these
- Added sugar can cause tooth decay and loss of appetite, and noticeably increases daily sugar intake.
- May contain coloring and flavoring additives; delay giving it if possible.
- Always cut into small pieces rather than letting a whole gummy be put in the mouth.
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⚕️ This page summarizes general pediatric recommendations; it is not medical advice. For babies with a history of allergies and whenever you are unsure, consult your pediatrician.