Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking... » Read More Hard or Soft? I was looking at these for my 2 year old with food allergies. Are these bars hard and crunchy or are they soft and chewy? Do they have whole nuts in them that would be a choking hazard, or are they ground up?Thanks! « Show Less
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Soft and chewy. But they will not melt like a candy bar will. They are safe therefore for backpacking in hot weather: no melt!
546137
The bars are soft and chewy, some of them have tiny bits of nuts in them but not large pieces. Hope that helps!
813070
I don't think I would give them to a child under three. The nuts can be big enough to choke a toddler, IMHO
813071
I eat these almost every day and once in a while there is a whole or nearly whole almond in the bar. Therefore, I wouldn't give it to a 2 year old, I think it's too much of a choking hazard.
136644
My son was eating them before he had teeth. They soften up quickly so it may get messy (and sticky). But without teeth you will have to keep a close eye because the pieces may break off too big for a little one that isn't use to eating something solid. But my son took to them quickly and enjoyed feeding himself.
1000607
They are soft. Not like cookie crumbly soft. More like brownies when you leave them in the oven a little too long. I love these. They help with separation anxiety, to sleep calmly through the night, or just to relax. I fill their kongs with pb and then stick one of these inside.
271594
It is hard but not as hard to chew as a flint stone vitamin would be...although it probably has been 20yrs since I've had one of them. At any rate my 2yr old chews them up fine.
1259800
They are not crunchy like a biscuit treat but I wouldn't describe them as a soft treat along the lines of a Zukes Mini Natural or the like. They are of a fairly firm and chewy consistency but still easy to break with the fingers. If the bag has been opened for quite a while though they dry out and get relatively hard.
1259798
not crunchy hard, but not soft like jerkey treats either. they bend about halfway then break apart. not really crumbly. just in between.
157579
Yes, they pretty much melt in your mouth once you bite into them. I've also tried other brands that claim to be soft but aren't. The Red Birds are the best!!
911004
They are not hard and crunchy. I cannot eat hard foods. These bars are delicious - especially after a few seconds in the microwave.
255571
They are not round but not scratch you skin sharp. I have a almost 3 yr. old and 1 yr old and neither of them have been injured by them. I mean they are blocks so if they are thrown hard the cornes could do damage. But I would say they are the nicest blocks you could find. I was unsure of the price,but I am very pleased. Walmart sells a set of 16 blocks the brand is Garanimals and they are like $9 the have animals and colors and shapes on them,maybe try those first?? ot sure how old your kids are,but those blocks are also very nice and not sharp :)
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it taste really good, so he may easily eat it. they are not hard but not soft. its really a pressed herbal blend. i think when you get it, try one for yourself. they do work amazing...i take them my self and the sinatrol is really good. good luck. i think you'll know when you get it what your 2 year old can do.
979161
They are hard, not soft. My daughters both chewed on the soft ones and made extra holes, so these worked better for them.
859593
Carol, Technically speaking, these are 'gummy' candies. However, a much firmer candy than say 'Gummy Bears'. Not hard like 'hard candy' and not even as firm as say JuJubes. Just firmer than standard 'Gummy Bears'. Hope that Helps!
338497
I think they are sour. But honestly, they taste just like what we had as kids...flintstones, remember those? And wont most kids eat sour gummy worms or sour patch kids...? To me they didnt leave a bad or sour taste afterward they were just a bit tangy during eating them. My two year old son who has a very specific pallet (due to sever acid reflux) will eat them no problem.
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Soft. Yes. I think kids would like them and they are healthier than most bars. They are naturally very sweet.
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They are a very soft chew & quite sweet. I find it easier to eat one with a meal for digestion as i have an adverse reaction to corn syrup that is in the chew...but that is my gut of course. I notice a previous comment mentions frig storage...that's a choice but the instructions are to keep at "room temperature"...just sayin'
737299
They are supposed to be hard as they are a dental treat. The chewing process helps them get the tartar off their teeth. If he can't chew them, he may have an issue with his teeth and/or gums.
2047471
Well my youngest is 1.5 yr and she plays with them in the tub. They are soft so when she was a little younger and teething more, she would try to chew on them. I would say they're good for pretty much any age. They're too big to swallow so as long as a younger child doesn't chew on them and rip off a small piece, there is no choking danger.