Please don’t let your children eat common allergens while playing on public playground equipment

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I strongly recommend that OP and anyone concerned about this lobby local government to put up signs about keeping food off equipment, and that highlight common allergens so people are aware.

Despite the length and tenor of this thread, I think 99% of the time if you see a kid climbing playground equipment holding a peanut butter sandwich, the child's caregiver simply has no idea why that's a problem. Playground equipment gets dirty, kids can be very messy, and I think a lot of parents and nanny and grandparents (all of whom might be the one taking the kid to the playground) just don't think twice about how certain foods might pose a danger to other kids.

If you just had a friendly sign at the entrance to the playground that said something like "Please keep all food off the playground equipment so that it can stay safe for everyone. Be aware that some children (and adults) are allergic to ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, or soy that are found in many foods. Please consume any snacks, especially those containing these allergens, on the picnic tables and benches provided, so that all the children who visit can enjoy the playground!"

This would be the useful reminder a lot of people need that will help them say "Ok Danny, let's finish these bambas over here and do a wipe before you go play." They just don't realize.

Posting signs also empowers people who see inappropriate behavior to speak up. We've all seen questionable behavior at playgrounds. But a posted sign about a rule can make it easier to say "Excuse me, did you see the sign about eating at the picnic tables?" or "Dogs aren't allowed in this playground because many kids are afraid -- did you see the sign about using the dog park around the corner" or whatever it is.

I think this would be much more productive for accomplishing what OP wants than arguing on here. Most peopel aren't trying to harm your kids, they just are not aware that their behavior poses a danger and may have a million other things on their minds that keeps it from being top of mind. Posting signs and asking politely when necessary would probably be enough to make this a non-issue at most playgrounds.

Yes, let’s also lobby the government to put up signs to keep children quiet so those with autism aren’t disturbed. Also, a sign to forbid children from touching each other so as not to frustrate those with sensory difficulties. Then, another sign to forbid children from gendering each other in case a child is traumatized from being misgendered. I for one welcome this, heavens knows children don’t have enough rules and the government is definitely never overreaching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I strongly recommend that OP and anyone concerned about this lobby local government to put up signs about keeping food off equipment, and that highlight common allergens so people are aware.

Despite the length and tenor of this thread, I think 99% of the time if you see a kid climbing playground equipment holding a peanut butter sandwich, the child's caregiver simply has no idea why that's a problem. Playground equipment gets dirty, kids can be very messy, and I think a lot of parents and nanny and grandparents (all of whom might be the one taking the kid to the playground) just don't think twice about how certain foods might pose a danger to other kids.

If you just had a friendly sign at the entrance to the playground that said something like "Please keep all food off the playground equipment so that it can stay safe for everyone. Be aware that some children (and adults) are allergic to ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, or soy that are found in many foods. Please consume any snacks, especially those containing these allergens, on the picnic tables and benches provided, so that all the children who visit can enjoy the playground!"

This would be the useful reminder a lot of people need that will help them say "Ok Danny, let's finish these bambas over here and do a wipe before you go play." They just don't realize.

Posting signs also empowers people who see inappropriate behavior to speak up. We've all seen questionable behavior at playgrounds. But a posted sign about a rule can make it easier to say "Excuse me, did you see the sign about eating at the picnic tables?" or "Dogs aren't allowed in this playground because many kids are afraid -- did you see the sign about using the dog park around the corner" or whatever it is.

I think this would be much more productive for accomplishing what OP wants than arguing on here. Most peopel aren't trying to harm your kids, they just are not aware that their behavior poses a danger and may have a million other things on their minds that keeps it from being top of mind. Posting signs and asking politely when necessary would probably be enough to make this a non-issue at most playgrounds.

Yes, let’s also lobby the government to put up signs to keep children quiet so those with autism aren’t disturbed. Also, a sign to forbid children from touching each other so as not to frustrate those with sensory difficulties. Then, another sign to forbid children from gendering each other in case a child is traumatized from being misgendered. I for one welcome this, heavens knows children don’t have enough rules and the government is definitely never overreaching.

Can the things you mention cause an anaphalactic reaction? There is clearly little understanding about what severe allergies can do.

[Anonymous]

I'm so tired of sacrificing for you people. You'd walk over my dead body on the sidewalk, yet you want me to do things for you. No thanks. Take care of your own child like I'm forced to take care of my own.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait until your child gets to elementary school, high school, college and the work world. Are you going to tell your child’s roommates they can’t eat almonds?

Actually yes. We only will be able to send her to peanut free schools. In college she will have to request a peanut free roommate unless she grows out of it. And we’re working on it.

These don’t exist. Maybe preschools.

Good luck.

Yes, of course they exist. My kids go to nut-free daycare and elementary schools and even peanut-free camp (and no, we did not seek those out. Those happen to be the rules.)

And what happens when they board a plane? Insulating them like that ensures they're in danger when they get to the real world. How irresponsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nobody is eating on the equipment. This is a stupid strawman concocted by the nut allergy harpies.

THIS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I strongly recommend that OP and anyone concerned about this lobby local government to put up signs about keeping food off equipment, and that highlight common allergens so people are aware.

Despite the length and tenor of this thread, I think 99% of the time if you see a kid climbing playground equipment holding a peanut butter sandwich, the child's caregiver simply has no idea why that's a problem. Playground equipment gets dirty, kids can be very messy, and I think a lot of parents and nanny and grandparents (all of whom might be the one taking the kid to the playground) just don't think twice about how certain foods might pose a danger to other kids.

If you just had a friendly sign at the entrance to the playground that said something like "Please keep all food off the playground equipment so that it can stay safe for everyone. Be aware that some children (and adults) are allergic to ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, or soy that are found in many foods. Please consume any snacks, especially those containing these allergens, on the picnic tables and benches provided, so that all the children who visit can enjoy the playground!"

This would be the useful reminder a lot of people need that will help them say "Ok Danny, let's finish these bambas over here and do a wipe before you go play." They just don't realize.

Posting signs also empowers people who see inappropriate behavior to speak up. We've all seen questionable behavior at playgrounds. But a posted sign about a rule can make it easier to say "Excuse me, did you see the sign about eating at the picnic tables?" or "Dogs aren't allowed in this playground because many kids are afraid -- did you see the sign about using the dog park around the corner" or whatever it is.

I think this would be much more productive for accomplishing what OP wants than arguing on here. Most peopel aren't trying to harm your kids, they just are not aware that their behavior poses a danger and may have a million other things on their minds that keeps it from being top of mind. Posting signs and asking politely when necessary would probably be enough to make this a non-issue at most playgrounds.

Yes, let’s also lobby the government to put up signs to keep children quiet so those with autism aren’t disturbed. Also, a sign to forbid children from touching each other so as not to frustrate those with sensory difficulties. Then, another sign to forbid children from gendering each other in case a child is traumatized from being misgendered. I for one welcome this, heavens knows children don’t have enough rules and the government is definitely never overreaching.

Can the things you mention cause an anaphalactic reaction? There is clearly little understanding about what severe allergies can do.

Well let's make sure no equipment is more than 1 foot off the ground because falls can kill too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I strongly recommend that OP and anyone concerned about this lobby local government to put up signs about keeping food off equipment, and that highlight common allergens so people are aware.

Despite the length and tenor of this thread, I think 99% of the time if you see a kid climbing playground equipment holding a peanut butter sandwich, the child's caregiver simply has no idea why that's a problem. Playground equipment gets dirty, kids can be very messy, and I think a lot of parents and nanny and grandparents (all of whom might be the one taking the kid to the playground) just don't think twice about how certain foods might pose a danger to other kids.

If you just had a friendly sign at the entrance to the playground that said something like "Please keep all food off the playground equipment so that it can stay safe for everyone. Be aware that some children (and adults) are allergic to ingredients like peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, eggs, or soy that are found in many foods. Please consume any snacks, especially those containing these allergens, on the picnic tables and benches provided, so that all the children who visit can enjoy the playground!"

This would be the useful reminder a lot of people need that will help them say "Ok Danny, let's finish these bambas over here and do a wipe before you go play." They just don't realize.

Posting signs also empowers people who see inappropriate behavior to speak up. We've all seen questionable behavior at playgrounds. But a posted sign about a rule can make it easier to say "Excuse me, did you see the sign about eating at the picnic tables?" or "Dogs aren't allowed in this playground because many kids are afraid -- did you see the sign about using the dog park around the corner" or whatever it is.

I think this would be much more productive for accomplishing what OP wants than arguing on here. Most peopel aren't trying to harm your kids, they just are not aware that their behavior poses a danger and may have a million other things on their minds that keeps it from being top of mind. Posting signs and asking politely when necessary would probably be enough to make this a non-issue at most playgrounds.

Yes, let’s also lobby the government to put up signs to keep children quiet so those with autism aren’t disturbed. Also, a sign to forbid children from touching each other so as not to frustrate those with sensory difficulties. Then, another sign to forbid children from gendering each other in case a child is traumatized from being misgendered. I for one welcome this, heavens knows children don’t have enough rules and the government is definitely never overreaching.

Can the things you mention cause an anaphalactic reaction? There is clearly little understanding about what severe allergies can do.

That does sound scary. I'd stay away from the park if my kid my have such a severe reaction. It's not worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:“Children from wealthy families may more likely to have peanut allergies than those less well-off, a new study finds. In the study, children ages 1 to 9 from high-income families had higher rates of peanut allergies compared with children these ages from lower income families.“

I’ve heard something similar when compared to different parts of the world. That there’s less food allergies in developing countries. They think it’s due to babies being introduced to table foods earlier.

Whatever the true cause, there seems to be more allergies now days. Just on our street, my DC has two friends with nut allergies and another with a wheat allergy. But when I was growing up, I don’t recall anyone with allergies and didn’t have to worry about what to serve at birthday parties, slumber parties.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:“Children from wealthy families may more likely to have peanut allergies than those less well-off, a new study finds. In the study, children ages 1 to 9 from high-income families had higher rates of peanut allergies compared with children these ages from lower income families.“

I’ve heard something similar when compared to different parts of the world. That there’s less food allergies in developing countries. They think it’s due to babies being introduced to table foods earlier.

Whatever the true cause, there seems to be more allergies now days. Just on our street, my DC has two friends with nut allergies and another with a wheat allergy. But when I was growing up, I don’t recall anyone with allergies and didn’t have to worry about what to serve at birthday parties, slumber parties.

There might be fewer allergies in developing countries because the kids just die. When you are struggling to provide basic medical care, there’s no allergy panel.

[Anonymous]

It’s because of the sterile environment the UMC keep their kids in

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s because of the sterile environment the UMC keep their kids in

Same ones who kept their kids out of school for 2+ years.