Teal Pumpkin

Soxgirl07

I want to do this tomorrow, but I've only ever heard about it here. Is this a big thing allergy parents will know about? So like, if I have a tray with a teal pumpkin, and our usual bowl, that we hold out to TOTers, will they get it?
What kind of candy are you all putting in your teal pumpkins? I've never really dealt with food allergies, so outside of the obvious, I've never given it much thought. I don't want to claim it's safe food if it's not.

Soxgirl07

Thinking as I type here, I'll probably label the teal pumpkin.

carrotcake06

I'm not an allergy parent, but I would think that non-food items would be best. Like glow bracelets or something else small.

fancynewbeesly

If we weren't in the hospital for 3 weeks and can plan better, I would have done it. I did buy nut free candy though. 

Also, a lot of the people I work with (not on the bump) know about the teal project. 

ready-or-not

carrotcake06 said:

I'm not an allergy parent, but I would think that non-food items would be best. Like glow bracelets or something else small.

This is what our neighbors are doing.  We won't be home to hand out candy but I think its an excellent idea.

lildevil968

My DS is highly allergic to peanuts, soy, gluten, and wheat. I don't know if you have a health food store near by, but they typically carry allergen free candy. If you don't want to do candy, you can always hit up the dollar bins at Target.

seahorse102410

Somebody gave us one of these and I had no idea.  Thank you for telling me.

TheBub

My kids are nut allergic. We always give out nut free stuff...rice crispy treats or fruit snacks. I believe they are both gluten free too. Not sure if the rice crispy treats have milk though.

fancynewbeesly

@mcbenny I seriously LOVE you right now. Thank you so MUCH! I agree with Tlex--kids just want candy and to have the same experience as other kids. 

Thank you!

angelashly

You are awesome @mcbenny‌ both my niece and nephew are highly allergic to nuts and I love you found candy too because you are right about kids feeling bad when they don't have candy to eat too