Where to get tasty, store-bought cupcakes for a daycare birthday party

[Anonymous]

How come Type I diabetic kids have been sitting out EVERY food and candy related school function for decades, and no one said shit about their feelings, yet now the FA thing is taking over our schools?

Food for thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How come Type I diabetic kids have been sitting out EVERY food and candy related school function for decades, and no one said shit about their feelings, yet now the FA thing is taking over our schools?

Food for thought.

Because while there are certainly exceptions, food allergy moms are notorious for making sure the entire world revolves around their child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How many FA kids will be sitting alone while the rest of the class eats these cupcakes? Is it really necessary to celebrate every event with food?

Why do you assume there are FA kids at OP's DC's daycare that wold be slighted by this? I made and brought cupcakes to my DS's in-home daycare for his birthday, because of the 7 kids there, none have FA - except my DS, who has an egg protein intolerance. All the other parents gave their ok in advance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How come Type I diabetic kids have been sitting out EVERY food and candy related school function for decades, and no one said shit about their feelings, yet now the FA thing is taking over our schools?

Food for thought.

I'm against food in the classroom. Period. So I will agree that it's unfair to the diabetic child.
However, a diabetic can cover with insulin, it's not the same as a FA child eating something the body has a potentially deadly immune response to

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come Type I diabetic kids have been sitting out EVERY food and candy related school function for decades, and no one said shit about their feelings, yet now the FA thing is taking over our schools?

Food for thought.

I'm against food in the classroom. Period. So I will agree that it's unfair to the diabetic child.
However, a diabetic can cover with insulin, it's not the same as a FA child eating something the body has a potentially deadly immune response to

You're right, that does make it a little different in terms of the consequences of the child getting a hold of the food. But the OPs point was that it would be a bummer for the FA kids to sit out, and on that point it's not that different. The idea that diabetic kids can "cover" with insulin is a relatively recent development in thought process for diabetes care, and not the easiest way to manage blood sugars. Trust me when I tell you high and low blood sugars can be terrifyingly dangerous.

[Anonymous]

Is there a Fresh Market near you?

I normally don't love Fresh Market, but their cupcakes are quite good! And, they have mini ones.

[Anonymous]

We're only allowed to bring the allergy safe/nut free bakery cupcakes that are sold at Whole Foods and Giant. Costco has the same brand's chocolate chip cookies.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many FA kids will be sitting alone while the rest of the class eats these cupcakes? Is it really necessary to celebrate every event with food?

Huh?

Which FA?!

My nut allergy child is fine eating store-bought cupcakes.

You're either a liar or an idiot. Most nut-allergy kids can not eat store bought cupcakes. Even if they are nut free, they need to be clear of cross contaminants. So I guess it's not a problem as long as YOUR kid can eat it? Screw the other kids in the class.

We're at a nut-free school and the rule is store bought cupcakes or none at all. I don't know what got your panties in a bunch, but there are 7 nut allergy kids in the class and all eat the store bought cupcakes.

[Anonymous]

I have a diabetic kid. If my diabetic kid licks sugar, she won't die. If my friend's nut-allergy kid licks peanut butter, he might die, and most certainly will end up in the ER.

There, now you have one answer to consider.

[Anonymous]

My peanut allergy kid can eat store bought cupcakes.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How come Type I diabetic kids have been sitting out EVERY food and candy related school function for decades, and no one said shit about their feelings, yet now the FA thing is taking over our schools?

Food for thought.

I'm against food in the classroom. Period. So I will agree that it's unfair to the diabetic child.
However, a diabetic can cover with insulin, it's not the same as a FA child eating something the body has a potentially deadly immune response to

You're right, that does make it a little different in terms of the consequences of the child getting a hold of the food. But the OPs point was that it would be a bummer for the FA kids to sit out, and on that point it's not that different. The idea that diabetic kids can "cover" with insulin is a relatively recent development in thought process for diabetes care, and not the easiest way to manage blood sugars. Trust me when I tell you high and low blood sugars can be terrifyingly dangerous.

I understand, had a few lows during my diabetic pregnancy when I was still getting the hang of using insulin. It's just safest for everyone to keep snacks out of schools.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How many FA kids will be sitting alone while the rest of the class eats these cupcakes? Is it really necessary to celebrate every event with food?

Huh?

Which FA?!

My nut allergy child is fine eating store-bought cupcakes.

You're either a liar or an idiot. Most nut-allergy kids can not eat store bought cupcakes. Even if they are nut free, they need to be clear of cross contaminants. So I guess it's not a problem as long as YOUR kid can eat it? Screw the other kids in the class.

We're at a nut-free school and the rule is store bought cupcakes or none at all. I don't know what got your panties in a bunch, but there are 7 nut allergy kids in the class and all eat the store bought cupcakes.

I think you mean store bought cupcakes that have been labelled as safe with no cross contaminants for peanut/treanuts. It's misleading to just state that store bought cupcakes are safe.

[Anonymous]

Mini chocolate muffins from Costco.

Toddlers waste cupcakes. They are finicky eaters. There is not much wastage with the mini muffins. There are enough (48?) in a box (approx $6 - $8) for the kids to get more than one if they want.

Since it does not have icing - they do not go nuts either with all that sugar.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mini chocolate muffins from Costco.

Toddlers waste cupcakes. They are finicky eaters. There is not much wastage with the mini muffins. There are enough (48?) in a box (approx $6 - $8) for the kids to get more than one if they want.

Since it does not have icing - they do not go nuts either with all that sugar.

Mini muffins are a good idea. Less messy and less wasted.

[Anonymous]

Against food in the classroom? My daycare has lunch and two snacks daily. I'm in favor of that.