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
813069
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.
979161
They are hard, not soft. My daughters both chewed on the soft ones and made extra holes, so these worked better for them.
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!!
122534
Hi Jo Anne; the individually wrapped ones, once you get the first few chewy layers off, are hard. The smaller ones that come in boxes are chewy. Hope this helps!
1292013
I had not noticed any but I just went and stuck my face in the bag and no they don't. My dog is picky about snacks and she eats them fine. As I said she is only 5 1/2 lb.so I have to break them in half even though they are small and are soft to chew. I want to echo the answer before mine THESE ARE NOT TREATS use them as directed.
464956
They can get a little hard. My 4 year old will sometimes just suck on them for a bit. I would not give gummies to kids under 4/3 yet.
271599
They are hard, but very easy to chew. I have a lazy eater and he loves them. I know the gummies would be awesome, but they would just not work with these since they are made from real WHOLE food, as opposed to synthetic vitamins.
271597
Hi Sue. They are a hard chalky type. The texture as I chewed it even felt different than the Flintstone vitamin which chews and feels more like candy. This just felt different. Hope that helps!
59196
Our pedi told us to take Omega 3 from 9 months. If your child can chew gummies without choking, then these are fine!
2086562
They are soft chews. Not sticky thou. They do not stick to your teeth. You can even leave it on your tongue and it will melt.
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.
1024131
They are crunchy. Wellness has a soft treat which you might want to consider. Our dog loves both.
535655
I'm not sure how to explain it. It's soft, as in there is no "crunch" sound, but it's not extremely soft, as in it still requires some chewing. I hope someone else can explain it better. They could easily break in half to accommodate your fur baby a little better. Two of my three cats will eat this brand. The one who won't eat it hates soft treats.
666965
They are hard. My 12 yr old dachshund loves them. He has been eating them for many years
737297
Yes, they are hard, but then they are dental treats and are to clean the teeth. My cats haven't had any troubles. Maybe like your cat is used to something softer, or like another person said, you might have a stale bag.
1227360
Not to chewy. Not that hard either. At times I just tear them since they are chunky, they are easy to tear into small pieces. Be warned, it will get your hands smelly!
1000661
I would say this brand is somewhat soft...similar to the texture of a hard gooey raisen. Reminds me of taffy that doesn't want to leave your teeth....This brand of Goji Berries are more on the low end...and yes, it's nicely priced...These are great for smoothies but not for snacking!