Birthday treats for peanut-free classrooms?

[kellia]

My sons will be 6 next week! They are in nut-free classrooms, though, so I have no idea what to send in with them for a treat- edible or otherwise. You can't make any food at home, it has to be pre-packaged with ingredients listed.

Any ideas??

 

[disneybridetobe]

Maybe cute pencils, erasers, or stickers? Oriental Trading and many dollar stores have really cute stuff, cheap!

 

[EthansMom]

Fruit roll-ups or Fruit by the Foot (avail. at Costco); String Cheese (also Costco); Smart Food Popcorn (in multipacks of individual bags at Walmart).

 

[michellejed]

We always took in frozen fruit bars after lunch

 

[lucky1]

How about these... Twisted Fruit by Clif bars. My Daughter's class loves them. Might need to check on the product label if they are make in a factory that processes nuts. In my daughter's preschool, they could not have anything that was even processed in a factory that had nuts in it. Luckly we are beyond that in Elementry school.

You can get these at Costco

http://www.clifbar.com/food/products_clif_kid_twisted_fruit/

 

[2Blue1Pink]

At my son's school, there was a boy with a severe peanut, etc. allergy and the treat of choice was Oreos! Surprisingly safe, double check the ingredient list, but it was a popular treat. Another idea might be mini Jello cups or premade Rice Krispie treats. The mother of this child was very receptive and appreciative of our efforts so if you'd feel comfortable calling her, that's another route. She would actually volunteer to make 'safe' cupcakes if we gave her enough notice but I see homemade treats aren't an option. Good luck!

 

[pjzkent]

Would fresh fruit be ok? At my kids preschool we would bring in sliced fresh peaches, grapes, clementines or whatever fruit was on sale that week that didn't turn brown....The kids I think ate more of that than any packaged treat I could find.

Good luck on your search. You might check at Whole Foods or a natural grocer of some type, I usually have good luck finding stuff that is more considerate of allergens in their processing there

 

[seeking pixie dust]

I have a peanut allergy ds...so I understand. Hostess products are nut-free, so Twinkies, Ho Ho's, the cupcakes are all good choices. Also, Rice Krispie treats. My kids love the pre-packaged ones. I sent them with my dd for her class birthday this year. You can also send in ice cream or ice cream bars, popscicles, etc... I know it seems difficult, but once you figure everything out it gets a little easier.

 

[disney1990]

How individually wrapped Rice Krispy treats? My kids loved these.

 

[hildarumpole]

When my peanut-allergic son turned 6 last year he took Scooby-Doo Popsicles for his treat. They were a big hit. Treats made with ice cream can have nut warnings, so double-check the packaging if you decide to do an ice cream thing. Jell-o pudding or gelatin cups are fun, too. As others have mentioned, pre-packaged Rice Krispie bars (the plain variety) are another good option, as well as Hostess cupcakes and Twinkies.

 

[kellia]

Thanks for all of the good suggestions! I guess I'm still stuck in cupcake/cookie mode from dd, didn't really think of what else I could bring in, I certainly wouldn't want to make any child sick!

Are my sons the ONLY kids who do not like Rice Crispy treats? I don't know how they are my kids! LOL!

 

[mjantz]

For non-edible treats, pencils are always popular. The Target Dollar Spot has some cute Batman & Strawberry Shortcake stuff that you could probably divide up for each kid.

 

[Grumpy's Gal]

rice krispie treats

 

[Mickeypooh99]

My son's class is peanut free. We sent in oreos for his birthday. The teacher had sent home a list of suggestions for birthday treats, and asked that the treat be sent to school the day before it was to be passed out in order for the label to be checked. Original krispy kreme donuts was also on the list.

 

[GoofyFairie]

My highly allergic children LOVE pudding cups, Frito Lay mini chip bags, and Philly Swirl frozen treats. Philly Swirl are made in a dedicated facility so there is no cross-contamination risk. We have alos found that tablets and pencils, stickers, markers, coloring books, bubbles, etc. have been popular too.

 

[newtodis]

My DS4's allergic to just about anything you can think of (peanuts, shellfish, soy, eggs, grass, trees, pollen, mold, dust, cats, dogs, horses, cockroaches and the list goes on and on and on.....). I know he's strange but he loves bread. Maybe something the kids could do themselves like make biscuts and take jelly for the kids to make a mini jelly sandwhich if you're able to bake anything at all?? DS4 also loves Oreos and saltine crackers. Goldfish and animal crackers are popular as well. We typically buy store brand everything so I can't tell you if the name brand have the peanuts or not. Best advice, just check the label - many now list in bold print under the ingrediants the allergy info - the specific ingrediants as well as if it was processed with anything.

I have to say I would greatly appreciate the effort you're putting in to finding a safe snack. Maybe the teacher would appreciate a copy of the list you've gathered here to help other parents out??

 

[scrapquitler]

You'd have to read the ingredients list carefully, but maybe:
pirates booty
rice krispie treats
apple slices with caramel dip
ice cream or popsicles

 

[koolaidmoms]

Would fresh fruit be ok? At my kids preschool we would bring in sliced fresh peaches, grapes, clementines or whatever fruit was on sale that week that didn't turn brown....The kids I think ate more of that than any packaged treat I could find.

Good luck on your search. You might check at Whole Foods or a natural grocer of some type, I usually have good luck finding stuff that is more considerate of allergens in their processing there

My vote is for this. You may also wish to check if there are any other student allergies as well. My DS has food coloring, milk and fruit juices (not whole fruit). Most in his class do not know this as it can be in the classroom but he can not eat it but his teacher does know. JMO

 

[sandiegosusie]

I always send in a $1 book from Scholastic. I order early in the year when I see a good book offered. Each kid gets a book with a label that I put on the inside cover.

"In celebration of Sarah's 7th birthday"
April 2007​

I also send in Scribblers ice pops. The kids love it all!