Lollipop, lollipop, allergy-free lollipop!

We just got back from a family vacation where we took the kids to dinner with us every night. The baby was easy – she slept in her stroller, and my almost-3 year old daughter was great for the most part, but when the dinner lingered on, she became restless as little kids normally do.

That’s when I pulled out the never before seen or tasted lollipops. My daughter had never really had lollipops before, partly because she was too young to handle them, partly because I didn’t want her to know that candy existed (lost that battle!), and mainly because I hadn’t found a lollipop with ingredients that I felt comfortable giving her. Until now!

I am so excited to have found Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops for the following reasons (in no particular order):

1. They are delicious.
2. They are: Certified Organic, 100% Natural Colors, 100% Natural Flavors, Real Fruit Extracts, Allergen-free, Gluten-free, Casein-free, 100% Vegan, GMO free, Egg-free, Soy-free, Nut-free, Wheat-free, Dairy-free.
3. They are a great size for kids.
4. They were created by 2 dads.
5. They have tapioca syrup instead of high fructose corn syrup.
6. They are colored with things like cabbage and Japanese purple carrots instead of red dye.

There are also candy drops available if you think that sucking on a lollipop doesn’t look very grown up!

UPDATE: Since this post was written, Yum Earth (they renamed it) created more all-natural candies, including gluten-free licorice!