What is it about kids and gum? My kids ask me if they can have a piece of gum at least once a day. Usually it’s five minutes before we eat dinner or just as we are arriving at the park. They need to work on their timing. Until now, I had reservations about letting them chew gum whenever they asked for it. But then I read up on new Orbit for Kids gum and reevaluated my stance on gum chewing. For starters, allowing your kids a piece of gum after a meal can help clear the small bits of food from their teeth, which is a big help at tooth-brushing time. Chewing a piece of gum also gets those salivary glands going which helps protect your children’s teeth from bacteria. The saliva produced by chewing gum also helps neutralize plaque acids, an important step in maintaining healthy teeth.
Okay, enough dental jargon. Chewing gum is FUN!!! Orbit for Kids gum has two flavors: original bubble gum and strawberry banana. My kids and I got to try the strawberry banana flavor and it is YUMMY! (Truth: It’s not just for kids!) Orbit also came up with the BRILLIANT idea to make a kid-sized pack of gum, which is the perfect size for smaller hands. Each micro pack has 6 pieces of sugar-free gum and comes in 12 super fun designs. They are sold in a multi-pack bag made up of 10 micro packs. These micro packs are perfect for backpacks, sports bags, and lunch boxes. In fact, with the convenience of the multi-pack bag, you can even put one in each!
Bottom line: you no longer have to feel bad about saying yes to gum. Unfortunate gum-in-hair incidents aside, gum is an easy way to let kids have sweets without the negative effects of sugary candy. They think they are getting away with something because it tastes like candy and we moms know we are getting away with something because it is actually good for them. Win-win!
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Orbit for Kids Strawberry Banana Multipack :: $4.49
Orbit for Kids Strawberry Banana 12-count box :: $15.48
