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Baby bottle pop candy allergen info4/15/2023 ![]() ![]() Now, as with all things food allergy: PLEASE consultant the parent of the food-allergic child before buying or feeding them anything. So, I’ll try to post a salad next, ha! Important note about allergy friendly candy ![]() There’s lots of get togethers, movies, road trips–you name it and candy is typically involved. Lastly, I know that candy may seem unhealthy–but I do have little kids, who happened to get the sugar addicted gene from me! And, I find we tend to eat more candy during the summer. Not only does that help with inclusion, but it also helps the caretaker or server not worry about little hands or fingers getting a hold of the wrong thing. I always find it best to feed everyone to the lowest common denominator, so that everyone can eat the same thing. I hope that this helps you find a safe treat for a loved one and to help you realize that yes, food allergic kids can eat some “normal” things. Click on the image below (sorry, because it’s live the still shot isn’t great!) to see it. I just dared myself to spend only a minute and go up and down the candy aisle and see what I could find. You can also find a fun # FacebookLive video I did at my grocery store around this same subject. However, I did want people to be aware that they do exist, but you’ll typically only find them at specialty stores or online. We almost always have to stick to something fruity and gummy. One thing you’ll notice right off the bat is that there is only one kind of chocolate! Chocolate is a land mine for allergies, so I wasn’t even going to include any. That said–I did receive the chocolate bars for free in light of full transparency. These are just candies we’ve found that work for us, and I want it to be a helpful resource. Please note I am not sponsored by any of these companies, although–I’d totally be open to it (wink, wink, cough, cough). Those are not just intolerances and reading labels can be the difference between life and death for my family. My son has had anaphylaxis four times, and we go and get re-tested every year by the allergist to confirm. And yes, those are all anaphylactic allergies. We avoid: wheat, gluten, dairy, egg, peanut, tree nuts, beef and goats milk. So, not only do I hope that this series will be helpful for others, but I’ll probably start giving this link out as well! It’s so nice to have a handy-dandy list somewhere that is easily sharable. I’ve been asked the “What in the World Do You Feed Your Kids” question by fellow church members, teachers, friends, neighbors and I’m sure the list will go on as my kids get older. My goal is to help you find items that are easily attainable. My entire blog and social media is to help break down this ginormous question. But, you’d be so surprised! It can be done! ![]() I literally get asked “What in the world do you feed your children” question constantly when people hear that my oldest has so many food allergies. Why I Made a List of Allergy Friendly Candy All candies are free of the most common allergens: gluten, dairy, egg, soy, fish, shellfish, peanut and tree nuts! This list is great for class parties, class rewards and especially HALLOWEEN! I’ve gone to the most basic, regular, grocery store and easily pulled off eight candies that are all top eight free! If you’ve ever wondered what type of candy to get a kid with food allergies, here is an easy-to-find list. ![]()
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