Be allergy friendly this Halloween
…Pass it on
Keep
kids with allergies safe this Halloween
We all want to keep children with food
allergies safe. If you are participating in trick or treating in your neighbourhood, or hosting a Halloween fun activity show you care and consider
kids with allergies, coeliac, and food intolerances.
Be inclusive and keep kids safe this Halloween. If
you are participating in trick or treating or Halloween fun here are a few
ideas to be safe and inclusive…
#Offer
non food treats. This way no one misses out. Bubble mix,
glow sticks, spooky stickers, colouring pages or small Halloween themed toys are always a hit!
#Food
treats in wrappers with a clear label of ingredients, treats made in Australia
#Consider
food treats that are not only nut free but dairy and wheat free too.
Many children with allergies may have a dairy, banana, seafood or wheat allergy for instance, or
any kind of allergy that is not nuts. Children with coeliac cannot have any
wheat or gluten.
#Don’t
offer baked goods, which could have allergens. If you don’t live
with allergies it may be difficult to be sure you are preparing safe food for
children with allergies, it’s not worth the risk.
# Ask
the children’s parents if the children you are offering treats to
have any food allergies, before offering treats. Up to one in ten children in Australia
# Have
fun and STAY SAFE
If you or your child has a serious allergy and is
at risk of anaphylaxis, always carry your epipens when you
are out and about. And always double check ingredients on the label, sometimes manufacturers
do change ingredients.
# Switch
witch idea. Bring your own safe treats to switch if those on
offer are not safe for your food allergic child. Swap or even wait until you
get home to swap for safe treats if you have taken a non safe treat
# Be
allergy aware, don’t share. It’s a good idea to promote allergy
awareness amongst all children. Swapping treats without checking isn’t safe.
Always encourage to children to check before swapping any food treats. And
remind children not to swap sweets or food at school!
Find out more about teal pumpkins and allergy
friendly ideas for Halloween...
What
are teal pumpkins and what is the teal pumpkin project?
Great story about an allergy mum who started it
all ...
Teal
Pumpkin Project, promoted by FARE a US Allergy advocate organisation
Great
allergy friendly recipes and spooky fun ideas from Allergy Adventures
Allergy friendly halloween poster
http://www.foodallergy.org/document.doc?id=352
Have fun and keep safe this Halloween!
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