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[quote=Anonymous]Both of my boys have multiple food allergies and there’s a few things we did when drop off parties started (and drop off play dates):
- I did not drop off/leave them until they were able to verbally say their allergies, ask for help, tell an adult something doesn’t feel right, the don’t feel good. This was around age 6-7.

- They always had their epi pens and or neffy with them, in a bag with a first aid cross on it. Together we would tell the adult where the bag was and what it was. Both my boys also knew how to use the epi pen, and neffy (so much less stressful!) and knew that it’s not a problem to use if they started to feel off after eating/weren’t sure if they ate an allergen/knew something wasn’t right. We have always said when in doubt or unsure, use your safety tools (epi or neffy)

- I never expected or assumed the other adult would be responsible for looking into allergens or knowing ingredients. That is on me as the parent. Due to the allergies my kids have, cake was typically a no go, and I would just let the parent know.

I found most birthdays were focused on the activity (arcade, games, crafts, laser tag, etc.) and the food came second, so it was never a big deal to my kids or the host if they didn’t eat/or brought their own snacks. If it was a party that clearly was catered or paid per person, I would let the host know once the invite came if my kid cannot eat the food so they would not have to pay for their meal (if that makes sense.)

Empower your kids with allergies and normalize talking about allergies and epi pens and neffy so that it’s manageable. It will help you feel less stressed as they start to go out more without you. Both my boys are older now and allergies are part of their life, but not defining their life.

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