If you’ve been known to sneak some Halloween candy from your kid’s bucket, you’re not alone, according to a recent survey reported by the New York Post.
Turns out two-thirds of parents have admitted to stealing trick-or-treat candy from their child, according to the survey, which was commissioned by Spinbrush.
The survey involved 2,000 parents of children ages 3 to 15, according to the New York Post.
For the parents who did admit to taking candy, the average parent confessed to eating a third of their child’s haul, the Post reported.
Parents also admitted to getting sneaky with the stolen goods — 59% of parents said they have hidden candy from their kids, according to the Post. Top shelves, bathrooms and kitchens were named among the top places where parents hide their candy.
Knowing how to manage their children’s post-Halloween candy intake can be a struggle for some parents. Nutrition expert Jessica Levinson, RDN, told NBC News that moderation is key.
“At the end of the day, it’s about making choices,” Levinson told NBC, explaining that parents “could help their kids learn to make choices about what they really like — not just eating everything they got. It’s better for kids to have a little of what they actually want than a lot of what they don’t really want.”
Keeping healthy habits is important, Dr. Derek Wallin, an Arm and Hammer Spinbrush expert, told the New York Post.
“Limiting and choosing candy carefully, sticking to a brushing and flossing routine and practicing proper technique are all simple ways to ensure healthy teeth and gums all year round, even during times when we tend to sneak a few extra pieces of candy,” Wallin told the Post.