Birthday Treats

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Just wondering how many of you have schools that allow treats like cupcakes, etc. to be brought in for birthdays at school.

It is an issue for me because we have SO many children with food allergies, and often these children are left out of getting the specific treat brought in. The food allergy parent or I generally provide an alternative "safe" treat. I have tried to inform parents of the need to send in only safe food, but most don't pay attention.

My principal won't budge on this issue. He just wants to allow it.

My question is, how do you handle this at your school? Do you allow birthday celebrations with food?

The other issue I have is we have disadvantaged students who can't afford to bring in treats may feel left out.

Thoughts?

I love that we have some "certified" nut free baking products. But honestly? I don't trust the quality control for home bakers. What is there was peanut butter or nuts used in previous baking? What if the oil used (as mentioned above) may have nut contamination? There's just no way to know for sure. :(

Specializes in School nursing.

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Of course, allergies are no joking matter, but sometimes it would be easier and safer...

My school allows treats, but they can only be store bought. There is a seafood ban at my school, but it was so poorly enforced that most people didn't even know about it. But you asked about birthday treats. ..

I work at a school, but not as a nurse. I come here because I sometimes work with special needs students. Frankly, I don't know how a school can accommodate everyone's dietary needs without starving everyone.

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