Halloween "Tricks" for Parents

Trick or Toys
Admit it. Halloween is probably at the bottom of the list of "fun" holidays for those of us with food-allergic children. It seems as if someone else is stressing out about the candy as well. Trick or Toys touts themselves as "a company dedicated to providing a safer alternative for both children and parents to sugar-filled Halloween treats."

No label? Don't eat it! Fun size candies DO NOT always have the same ingredients as the regular version.

Exchange "safe" treats from home for unsafe ones. Give the traded candy to neighbors, coworkers, a food bank or hospitals who will accept the donations.

Deliver "safe" treats to neighbors labeled with your child's name, before the big event (obviously for the littlest children.)

Unclear as to what that word on the label means? Use FAAN's How-to-Read a Label cards! Call the manufacturer if you questions.

Always carry emergency medications with you!

Host a party at your home instead of trick-or-treating.

Alexander Goes Trick-or-Treating is a picture book for youngsters with food allergies (available from FAAN at 1-800-929-4040).

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