20 March 2008

Too Tarts SmartChoice spray candy masks bitter medicine flavor

In: 1-3 Years, 3-5 Years, 6+ Years, Health, Mealtime

Before you scoff at this hack (as I did when I heard the words "spray candy"), read on. Jessica's onto something:

The last two times my five year-old son has been prescribed cough medicine the taste has been completely awful. The pharmacist will add a flavor for an additional $5 but it still is not enough to mask the bitterness. So, I bought him some Too Tarts SmartChoice candy spray (it costs less than a dollar) and let him spray some in his mouth before and after he downs the medicine. As it turns out the spray is not bad all, it's made from real juice with no refined sugar and comes in a variety of flavors both sour and sweet. Now instead of my begging him to take his medicine he asks for it as soon as he wakes up.

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COMMENTS: 4

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Great idea! I'm going to have to find some.

Thanks!

Posted by: Ana | 20 March 2008 at 09:46 AM

Is this an aspertame or sucralose product? I was on the site and couldn't find info...

Posted by: The Bear's Mom | 21 March 2008 at 03:04 AM

Thanks for the suggestion!

Posted by: Christi | 21 March 2008 at 05:03 AM

The Targets in Portland have these in the clearance endcaps and at the checkouts for $.75. I bought a few for future use. Great hack!

Posted by: makila | 07 April 2008 at 08:55 AM

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