How to Manage your Kids Food Allergies at School
Parents that have kids with food allergies are always worried when they go off to school. Many kids have food allergies and the reactions to certain foods can vary from just stomach aches to hives and sometimes anaphylaxis. When children with food allergies are at home, parents can easily check the labels of everything they eat to ensure that there are no problems. However, when your child is at school it is very difficult to see what is going on and the different types of food that your child might eat. However, there is no need to worry as with a few simple guidelines you can rest easy knowing that your child is in safe hands and that you have done your part in ensuring that the school knows what to do.
Instructions
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Teach your Children about Food Allergies:
It is very important to sit with your kids and teach them about their food allergies. Teach them what they can eat and what they cannot. Also, teach them how to read labels and identify any types of ingredients that might not suit them. Be sure to teach them how to identify the early warning signs if they get an allergic reaction such as a headache, fever or stomach ache. -
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Talk to the School:
Have a meeting with the teachers and management of the school and let them know of all your kids’ food allergies. Give them a list of all of the ingredients that your child is allergic to. Also, ask the school to provide a list of all the different food that is prepared in the cafeteria. This will help you manage your kids’ food allergies. -
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Pack Food for your Kids:
If your kids have food allergies, then it is best to pack their lunch or snacks at home for them to take to school. This way you can be sure that they are eating only those foods that suit them and are considered healthy. Make sure to pack a lot of snacks for your kids so that they do not get hungry and eat something that they might be allergic to. -
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Develop a Plan for the School:
If for some reason your child has an allergic reaction to something he or she ate at school then make sure to have a plan that they can follow to inform you or quite possibly your doctor. Also, the school nurse should be made aware of any type of food allergies that your child might have.
