My daughter has a food allergy to eggs and peanuts. Here are some alternatives/options that we have loved over the years to keep her safe and still enjoy food.
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Safe Food Options
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Replaces peanut butter in every way. Safe for schools & tastes amazing. Itās creamy and not near as dry as peanut butter. If you need to replace nuts in your home this will be your go to!
SunButter
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Everything from this brand is incredible. Itās free of the most common allergens making it safe to give as treats for events or to add to a school lunchbox.
Cookies
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I used this for a vegan birthday cake recently to make the ābuttercreamā and it turned out amazing! It actually whipped up easier than normal butter and was easier to work with. The only thing Iād be wary about is what type of food coloring you add i...
Country Crock Plant Butter Sticks
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Love these for packing lunches for school! They do contain a few allergens, but are always free from peanuts & tree nuts. This bar specifically is free of egg which is one of our allergens to avoid.
Zee Zees Birthday Cake Snack Bars, 30 pk
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Shocked that these are gluten free and egg free. I love Larabars for adults so these are fun to have available for kids.
Larabar KID Chocolate Chip Cookie - 6ct
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Made Good bars are top 9 allergen free! We usually have a box of these on hand for easy snacks on the go.
MadeGood Mornings Cinnamon Bun Soft Baked Oat Bars - 5.3oz/5ct
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My daughterās old daycare began using Sweet Lorenās for their food allergy students on ācookie Fridayā so every kid can enjoy! Weāve tried this flavor, sugar cookie, and double chocolate - theyāre all delicious & safe.
We donāt frequent TJās, but on a recent trip I grabbed these for my daughter and she loved it! My only wish is they made them smaller in larger quantities š
Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups
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These taste no different than Tollhouse - perfect for cookies!
Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegan Mini Chocolate Chips - 9oz
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Iāve used this multiple times when baking gluten free cookies and cakes, keeping the same measurements as recipes ask for AP flour. Works great and not super grainy like some gluten free flours can be!
King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour - 48oz
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Most smoothies have a nut butter in them. I was excited to find these that use sun butter. We keep a box on hand all summer long!
If thereās signs of eczema on your food allergy kid or just really dry skin, lather them up in this lotion. The oatmeal is soothing on itchy dry skin.
Allergies & eczema usually occur together. All of the aveeno baby products are gentle enough on the skin.
Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Gentle Body Bath Wash & Shampoo - Lightly Scented - 18 fl oz
Meal Time Helpers
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Perfect for packing an afternoon snack separate from their lunch bag. Itās insulated and slips right into their backpack or diaper bag if youāre also running around with a baby.
Fulton Bag Co. 2pk Leatherette Snack Pouches - Blue
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We review the weekly school menu and write down safe foods to choose from so she is prepared for school OR to opt out and pack lunches from home.