Children's Pepto - Think Pink For All Seasons Best Kids' Stories

We asked parents to tell us how Children's Pepto helped to keep tummy troubles from spoiling their kids' fun.* Here are the best stories of the season.

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One day my daughter and I were at the fair. She really wanted a corn dog, so we both got one. Before one of the rides she got sour stomach. We were miles from home! Luckily I was carrying Children's Pepto in my purse! After about five minutes she was better again and we rode rides all night! Thanks, Children's Pepto!

—Sarah

My son Jack came home from school with a tummy ache. I knew he didn't want to miss our annual neighborhood holiday party that night, so I gave him Children's Pepto. Soon he was feeling better and singing carols with the kids. He had so much fun!

—Julie

Our town has a winter fair every year. It's the one time that I'll let my kids indulge in cotton candy, funnel cakes, and all those other carnival treats. Last year I decided to bring along Children's Pepto just in case. It was a good thing I did, because Kayla started to feel sick to her stomach soon before the parade was scheduled to start. We never miss the parade, and luckily we didn't miss it again, thanks to Children's Pepto.

—Rachel

My daughter ate too many cookies during a visit to her aunt's house over the Christmas holiday. She told me her belly hurt. Luckily, I carry Children's Pepto with me in my purse. I gave her some, and within 25 minutes she was feeling much better.

—Diane

My eldest daughter turned 6 on Christmas Eve. We celebrated with doughnuts, birthday cake, and chocolates. All the goodies led to bellyaches for both the birthday girl and her 3-year-old sister. Chewable Children's Pepto saved the day!

—Catherine

Our little girl decided to help us bake cookies for a nursing home. But sampling all the sweets gave her a terrible tummy ache! Luckily, we had Children's Pepto available to give her. Soon, she was ready to wrap and deliver the cookies!

—Bambi

My son got sick eating too much junk food at Christmas. Children's Pepto helped him feel better so he could play with his cousins. Thanks, Children's Pepto!

—Donna

I have a 4-year-old daughter who ate all of her Valentine's Day candy in five minutes. She came into the living room with a bellyache. We went to the store and got Children's Pepto, and in about one hour she was fine. Thanks to Children's Pepto for Happy Valentine's Day after all.

—Katie

My 7-year-old daughter loves the holidays because, in her words, she "loves to feast all day." She ate way too many nuts and got a tummy ache. Children's Pepto saved the day... and night!

—Ann

My 12-year-old granddaughter was spending the weekend with me and became sick to her stomach. I stopped at a drugstore and asked what was best to give her and Children's Pepto was recommended. It worked and we had a great rest of the weekend.

—Eileen

My daughter has a sensitive stomach, but she also has a healthy appetite. Thank goodness for Children's Pepto during the holidays!

—Erin

I buy Children's Pepto when I know I will be entertaining at my house with families who have children. The children always overeat on cookies and candy and they usually end up with an upset tummy.

—Carol

Our neighbor hosts an annual egg hunt for the kids. My son decided to indulge in two donuts just minutes after the hunt started. Sure enough, he started complaining of a bellyache. The neighbor gave us Children's Pepto. Before long, my son was feeling fine and competing in the potato-sack race.

—Brenda

After a long, cold winter, the weather finally warmed up and we decided to celebrate with a picnic. Spring fever had hit! My daughter Sophie indulged a little too much, eating at least three hot dogs. I guess they got the best of her because she got sick to her stomach. I drove to the store while my husband stayed with the kids at the park. The pharmacist recommended Children's Pepto. Sophie began feeling better and we continued enjoying the day until dark. Yeah, Children's Pepto!

—Susanne

My twins, Matthew and Michael, have their birthday on April 1. Yep, April Fools' Day! Last year they turned 10 years old and we had a birthday party for them at the bowling alley. Everyone was having a great time eating cake and ice cream. But then Matthew started feeling ill. One of the parents had Children's Pepto in her purse. Matthew began feeling better and he ended up having a wonderful time. He bowled his first strike!

—Ronni

My sixth-grader had a big school assignment due the next day when he ate too much junk after he got home from school. I gave him Children's Pepto and he was as "right as rain" and able to finish his school assignment a little while later!

—Linda

On a trip to Washington, D.C., my 2-year-old son got into the snacks and ate an entire bag of chocolate licorice. Let's just say that Children's Pepto would have saved the day.

—Debbie

My child wasn't feeling good and he almost missed school, which meant he would have missed a field trip. But after taking Children's Pepto, he felt better and he got to go on his field trip. Children's Pepto made his day a lot better.

—Cara

My son Tyler wanted to make a piñata. Everything was ready until he said his stomach hurt. He asked me if he could please have some "Monster Medicine." That's his code for Children's Pepto chewables. Within 15 minutes, he was himself—and the piñata turned out great.

—Stephanie

We were at Disneyland® when my granddaughter felt sick to her stomach because she ate too much. We had Children's Pepto in our bag and gave some to her. It was like a miracle! She felt better in no time and then our fun began.

—Nancy

Depending on what she eats, my granddaughter sometimes gets an upset stomach. So when she stays the night, I am always prepared and make sure I have Children's Pepto.

—Pam

Laying on the couch, moaning, my daughter cried for me as I walked in the door after a long day at work. A dose of Children's Pepto and we were back to normal... too bad Children's Pepto doesn't work for whining about chores!

—Angela

Children's Pepto did, in fact, save my child's big day. She was sick for her kindergarten graduation day. Then Children's Pepto was consumed and rescued her, making it a happy and memorable day after all.

—Neomi

The day my son was to have his photos done at the mall, he almost got sick. But then I gave him Children's Pepto and it saved the day. He didn't get sick after that.

—Sheila

Our family went to a Mexican restaurant. My son decided he liked the salsa, and then he ate an entire bowl! After dinner he said his stomach hurt. One dose of Children's Pepto, and our day was saved!

—Jacquelynn

My child uses ketchup like it's going out of style! He knows that if he eats too much of it that he will get a really bad tummy ache. Luckily, we have Children's Pepto on hand to take care of all the bad tummy aches!

—Jennifer

I took my nieces to a local amusement park last summer and wouldn't you know it, one of my nieces had an upset tummy! It might have ruined the day but I gave her a dose of Children's Pepto and she felt much better. The day was saved!

—Jill

My son loves Children's Pepto, especially when traveling and his stomach is upset, or he eats too much. Thanks, Children's Pepto, for always coming to the rescue.

—Jennifer

We were on vacation and planning to go to an amusement park for the day. But then our son woke up with a stomachache. We gave him Children's Pepto and by morning he was ready to go to the park.

—Pamela

When we were on vacation with our grandchild, she had an upset stomach. Her mom gave her Children's Pepto and within an hour, she felt so much better. Thanks.

—Nancy

We had just arrived at our hotel in Disney®. My son stated that he was feeling a little sick to his stomach. I pulled a bottle of Children's Pepto out of my suitcase and gave him a dose. We got to leave the hotel to go out to eat. Thanks Children's Pepto!

—Dawn

Our friend had some Children's Pepto in her purse. After a trip to the local circus and a day of cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs, those little bubble-gum flavored tablets saved the day. Now this mom of four makes sure we have our own supply of Children's Pepto on hand.

—Cammyjoy

My son ate two bowls of chili and crackers and later he said he did not feel good. So I broke out the Children's Pepto and by morning, he was feeling well enough for school. He hugged me and thanked me for giving him that "pink stuff."

—Cheryl

My son came home from trick or treating on Halloween with a bag full of candy. He hid in his room and devoured half of it, ending up with a stomachache in the middle of the night. Children's Pepto came to the rescue, and he was soon feeling much better!

—Rita

On Thanksgiving, we were at my mom's house for dinner. My daughter had about three helpings of stuffing and ended up with an upset stomach. Her grandma gave her Children's Pepto, and in no time she was back eating more stuffing.

—Helen

My son entered a jalapeño-eating contest. Despite our warnings, he ate those peppers, one after another. Later, he began complaining of a burning sensation in his tummy. Children's Pepto could have made his horrible night a little more bearable.

—Sallie

Just last night, my daughter ate too many "goodies," including a pie, ice cream, and cookies (plus her dinner!). Today, she was absent from school because of stomach pains. Imagine that. Children's Pepto could've saved the day!

—Kathy

When my wife gets into the baking mood, she bakes all day, making all kinds of sweets. My son likes to sneak in and grab cookies when we aren't looking. Then he confesses that he ate too many cookies, and Mom gets out the "good ole remedy" of Children's Pepto.

—Brian

Children's Pepto saved the day this past Halloween. My son plus too much candy equaled an upset stomach. Children's Pepto settled his stomach and saved the day.

—George

We had been trick or treating and the goodies had begun to take their toll on our 2-year-old. It all just became too much for his little tummy. Children's Pepto could've saved the day. We'll never leave home without you again.

—Vicki

Every Thanksgiving, my children enjoy eating my baked macaroni and sweet potatoes. By the end of the day, they are bloated and tummy aches are the norm. For occasions like this, I keep a bottle of Children's Pepto.

—Darlene

One morning in November, my son woke up and complained of a tummy ache. I decided to go ahead and give him some Children's Pepto, hoping he would be able to make it to school. He soon felt well enough to eat breakfast and off to school he went!

—Tamieka