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To not 'get' Pom Bear crisps

61 replies

newmumwithquestions · 12/08/2017 06:55

What is it with the things?
I've seen threads here where people are listing what their toddlers eat - they've always been listed in a 'these are acceptable' type of way compared to other crisps. I know people who won't feed their child crisps, 'apart from an occasional bag of Pom bears'.

I almost picked up a pack the other day - had a quick scan of the ingredients first - they are small bags but gram for gram they have more salt than walkers ready salted.

Now I don't think any child is going to keel over if they are allowed a few crisps occasionally. I'm certainly not judging. But why do so many people seem to think these are much healthier than normal crisps?

I've seen people judge other parents for allowing junk, but follow it with a comment about how their precious flower is only allowed Pom bear crisps, as if they are better?

Or do I just operate in weird circles.

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TractorTedTed · 12/08/2017 06:58

I don't think people DO think they are healthier!

I've never read it like that anyway.

StinkPickle · 12/08/2017 06:58

You say gram for gram - but what size are the bags? Which bag actually has less salt in?

Sostreesedoutrightnow · 12/08/2017 07:00

I don't see them as being healthier but as a celiac DC2 can eat them. I totally agree that no one will keel over for a few 'normal' crisps! Especially as the bags hold about 12 crisps!

Blueredballoon · 12/08/2017 07:02

They're great for my child with allergies- they are normally found most places when out and about! I don't think anyone pretends they're healthier than normal crisps though?!

Kittymum03 · 12/08/2017 07:03

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Susiethetortoiseshellcat · 12/08/2017 07:14

I dont think they're healthier but they are very plain tasting and easy for toddlers to eat. Walkers, etc, are a bit jagged for toddler mouths! I have a toddler who has tried this once (and loved them!), I guess people buy them as a treat?

toomuchfaster · 12/08/2017 07:20

I really like them because the pack is very small, 15g vs 28g or even 40g for most other crisps nowadays. They are only 79 calories in a bag so great for me for work, DD likes them as they are teddy shaped and they have less salt per bag as its such a small bag!

HotelEuphoria · 12/08/2017 07:20

DD age 20 eats them. They take a while and only about 99 calories. I think they just taste of grease.

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newmumwithquestions · 12/08/2017 07:42

Well it seems all you sensible lot know they're just crisps! Just sits a bit uncomfortably with me I guess - their little packets and a teddy bear shape are marketed for kids. If Mac D's started doing teddy bear chips I bet there'd be an outcry.

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newmumwithquestions · 12/08/2017 07:43

You say gram for gram - but what size are the bags? Which bag actually has less salt in?

The bags are small, so per bag the Pom bears have less.

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BarbaraofSeville · 12/08/2017 07:44

They're not real actual crisps cut from slices of potato, but as Susie says, normal crisps can be a bit sharp for little mouths.

Probably no different to Snaps or Quavers, but obviously there is the fun aspect of the teddy bears and the small packs which are plenty for a toddler.

Although normal crisp packs are getting smaller and smaller. I was looking at some Walkers multipacks in Home Bargains yesterday and noticed that the packs were only 23 g. I bought Golden Wonder instead because they were 32.5 g.

londonrach · 12/08/2017 07:45

You dont get them...they bear shaped and not many crisps per pack..

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newmumwithquestions · 12/08/2017 07:47

Kittymum03 - yes that's the attitude I've seen exactly: 'it's not a crisp it's a Pom bear/quaver'.

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drivingmisspotty · 12/08/2017 07:49

Whenever I see them mentioned on MN I think posters are referencing that old thread about the weird dinner party (OP invited to dinner by another mum who serves ready made macaroni cheese I think but makes no explanation. OP comes on here wondering what all that was about and invites the mum back and serves pom bears. And we got our pom bear emoji Bear) it was quite the thread at the time but I think maybe you had to be there....

bullyingadvice2017 · 12/08/2017 07:49

I tried cheese and onion Pom bears on a crisp butty last night. Have to say it was shit and I can't recommend them as a sandwich filling. Pringles all the way.

ChippyMinton · 12/08/2017 07:50

Pom bears is a thing on MN from days of yore - have a search in 'classics'. Something about a dinner party involving random offerings IIRC

MrsOverTheRoad · 12/08/2017 07:50

I always noticed that OP...people seeming happy to give them but they seem very oily to me!

PseudoBadger · 12/08/2017 07:50

Pom Bear anyone? Wink

ChippyMinton · 12/08/2017 07:52

x-post with drivingmisspotty Smile

luckylucky24 · 12/08/2017 07:52

I just thought people gave them as they are less of a choking hazard. The aldi version are less oily than real pombears. All taste like crap!

tappitytaptap · 12/08/2017 07:53

I don't think they are healthy but find them strangely addictive...what is in them?!? 😂

ScoobyDoosTinklyLaugh · 12/08/2017 07:58

I thought it was because they're less chokey too. They're still shite though.

I remember setting fire to them, on a skewer over a Bunsen burner, in a school chemistry experiment Smile

martiniwini · 12/08/2017 08:09

They are gluten free. Therefore much better and healthier for the child. Less chavvy.

Kittymum03 · 12/08/2017 08:10

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Coldilox · 12/08/2017 08:27

Cheapskate here, I get the Tesco own brand equivalent Bunny Bites. DS loves them. Don't mind him having the odd bag from time to time, but not delusional, I know they aren't health food!