Food Allergy Resources

Tips from Springfield Area Moms

  • Check out the following medical alert bracelet for kids who have severe peanut (or other allergies.) Log on to www.americanmedicalid.com. Submitted by Lisa B
  • When dropping your child at new events, child care centers, church events or anywhere else they place a name tag on their backs, be sure to write peanut allergy in bold letters right next to their name and on sign-in sheets. Submitted by Christina R.
  • Soybutter, Almond Butter & Sunbutter instead of peanut butter: “We have found “soy butter” a great sub for actual peanut butter, and you can use it to make “puppy chow” or “soy butter and jelly” sandwiches etc. and the frequent craft of a pinecone bird feeder.” (Editor’s note: Our family also uses Sunbutter which is made from sunflower seeds.) Submitted by Kim R.
  • Teach your kids to read the labels while you grocery shop together so you’re both informed.

Reference Websites

  • A Mom with a Mission: Robyn O’Brien launched AllergyKids after her fourth child was diagnosed with food allergies. She has received encouragement from Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Erin Brockovich and parents from around the world. Robyn believes that AllergyKids directly impacts the well-being and livelihood of children and their families by creating universal awareness of food allergies, educating the population about the severity of food allergies and the important role that diet can play in healing these children. Read all about food allergies on her Web site: www.AllergyKids.com.
  • The Illinois Food Allergy Education Association is a terrific food allergy news source and resource. http://www.illinoisfaea.org

 

 

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4 Comments

  1. Julie Campbell says:

    The Illinois Food Allergy Education Association is your online food allergy news source and resource. http://www.illinoisfaea.org.

  2. Jennifer says:

    we’re visiting Springfield during spring break, are there any recommended restaurants that can accommodate food allergies? We’re allergic to egg, peanut/treenut, and sesame. thanks

  3. Lisa says:

    Jamie Kaufmann from Milk Allergy Mom has this reply: We aren’t experts in this area but the best I have heard is maybe Red Robin? The peanut oil thing is tricky so I’m not entirely sure about that. Chick Fil A is supposed to be good at accommodating certain allergies but I’m not sure which ones. Olive Garden is a place to check out, too.
    You can view Jamie’s blog here: http://www.milkallergymom.com/

  4. Lisa says:

    This from an area mom with children who have food allergies:
    As a mom of food allergic kids – I honestly call ahead to each restaurant.
    When we are in a new place – we look for the chain restaurants that I know have items my kids can eat. We rarely try local places.
    Texas Roadhouse and Chick-Fil-A have peanuts or use peanut oil.
    Culve’rs has a great allergy friendly menu. We’ve had good luck at Red Robin, Applebees – again we stick to chains that I know carry items my kids can eat.
    If local – I’d call ahead to some of the local restaurants to see if they have an allergy menu she can see ahead of time.

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