Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Sometimes it is hard for people to look for Milk products on labels as they are labeled as whey or something else. If I were you I'd just bring your own and that way you will be certain she doesn't have an allergic reaction. My daughter (odd as it is) doesn't eat sweets. Try as I might it took me the longest time to get her to try chocolate. She loves vegetables though. Anyway I was in the same boat at soccer. She just passed on the snack and had the drink. No biggie. Debbie , " Shelly " <anislandgirl wrote: > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm a vegan. My son was brought up as a vegan and he is a 38 yo very healthy adult now. No allergies. We just chose veganism. Very often, I make vegan snacks for my granddaughter. I use playful cookie cutters and cut out pieces of soy cheese for her. Also, nut butter and celery or apples. The other kids won't know or care, unless, of course someone is allergic to soy. Also, humus and fruits and veggies. Shen PEACE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 a co-worker of mine is celiac. She makes her own bread. Has for years, buys the flour (can't think of the name of it) in something like 100 pound bags. DH's grandma (98 or so) also has a wheat allergy. And like you said, it is in everything.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 Shelley When my son played team sports, we did not let him have anything with white sugar or chemicals, which virtually all the snacks were. We just politely declined them and went to the store to get a healthy snack like juice or a natural cola,etc. He liked those better anyway. When it was our turn to bring something, we brought little fruit juices in boxes and made popcorn and put it in bags. The kids really liked it. One player who was on his team the next year said she remembered and liked the popcorn. GB , " Shelly " <anislandgirl wrote: > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I have two grandchildren with serious allergies - in one family, there's a very active boy allergic to peanuts. Kelyn participates in sports (almost daily it seems!), and carries his epipen with him constantly since this is a life-threatening allergy. His coaches are aware of his situation, and there have never been problems with snacks. He's 11 now, so he reads the labels himself on every single thing he's ever offered, but when he was younger, his parents provided snacks just for him. These days, his coaches know that when he travels with the teams, they must help him make menu choices and ask questions in restaurants, but since he loves hamburgers and fries, it's not often a problem. The other family has a little girl who is both a celiac and a diabetic. The child is only 7, and hasn't officially started any kind of group activity yet - but for all social situations, my daughter prepares the food for Sarah. People do not realize that gluten is found in so many foods (even found it in popsicles!)....and my daughter doesn't expect them to. Gluten dust is even found in homes where people do a lot of baking - that's not something easily controlled. Fortunately, Sarah is not THAT sensitive, although some celiacs are. Since gluten hides under lots of different labels, it's just safer to provide her with her own food. That's a long way of saying that I would bring my child's snack, rather than expect people to learn the hidden sources of dairy. I'm thinking that as long as the kids snack together, your daughter won't really feel different. I know that when Sarah (celiac) goes to a birthday party, it's not important WHAT cake she eats, as long as she has cake with the other kids! Kids aren't into food the way adults are...they're much more interested in the social interaction that surrounds it. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 in my experience if you discuss things with the other people involved, a few will be nice and the rest will not understand an may even be resentful " who does she think she is " as least it is that way around these parts. I wish I had more advise, maybe just bring hers and have her eat separately. I am going through the same thing, and not because my daughter is a vegetarian, because she is not, she is 9, but I don't want her eating the garbage the other kids are fed. Always juices or Gatorade with added high fructose corn syrup, and processed foods. My daughter may feel a bit out of place, but hey, she won't resent me forever. She will just have to live with the horrible memories of me not letting her eat too much of the trash. ) hugs, Chanda - Shelly Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:58 PM would like your viewpoints, please I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to the other families that they may have never considered before. I just don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with this Shelly Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release 8/9/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 awesome GB! way to go. this is what I do, and you just gave me more ideas. hugs, Chanda PS. I watch a little girl now, she is 6. She is smart as a whip, above her years in intelligence. She heard what I said to my sister about how every drink her mom sends for her is high fructose corn syrup destroyed. She informed me today, " my mom said not to listen to you about that high fructose corn stuff, but I will anyway. " LOL!!! out of the mouth of babes. hugs, Chanda - greatyoga Friday, August 11, 2006 4:50 AM Re: would like your viewpoints, please Shelley When my son played team sports, we did not let him have anything with white sugar or chemicals, which virtually all the snacks were. We just politely declined them and went to the store to get a healthy snack like juice or a natural cola,etc. He liked those better anyway. When it was our turn to bring something, we brought little fruit juices in boxes and made popcorn and put it in bags. The kids really liked it. One player who was on his team the next year said she remembered and liked the popcorn. GB , " Shelly " <anislandgirl wrote: > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/416 - Release 8/10/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 OMG tell the boy to be careful I forget where I heard this but a woman was in anaphylaxis because she was circle dancing at a wedding, and held the hand of a person who had just eaten a lot of peanuts. She then touched her mouth. that is how sensitive this allergy can be. hugs, Chanda - BJ Friday, August 11, 2006 7:30 AM Re: would like your viewpoints, please I have two grandchildren with serious allergies - in one family, there's a very active boy allergic to peanuts. Kelyn participates in sports (almost daily it seems!), and carries his epipen with him constantly since this is a life-threatening allergy. His coaches are aware of his situation, and there have never been problems with snacks. He's 11 now, so he reads the labels himself on every single thing he's ever offered, but when he was younger, his parents provided snacks just for him. These days, his coaches know that when he travels with the teams, they must help him make menu choices and ask questions in restaurants, but since he loves hamburgers and fries, it's not often a problem. The other family has a little girl who is both a celiac and a diabetic. The child is only 7, and hasn't officially started any kind of group activity yet - but for all social situations, my daughter prepares the food for Sarah. People do not realize that gluten is found in so many foods (even found it in popsicles!)....and my daughter doesn't expect them to. Gluten dust is even found in homes where people do a lot of baking - that's not something easily controlled. Fortunately, Sarah is not THAT sensitive, although some celiacs are. Since gluten hides under lots of different labels, it's just safer to provide her with her own food. That's a long way of saying that I would bring my child's snack, rather than expect people to learn the hidden sources of dairy. I'm thinking that as long as the kids snack together, your daughter won't really feel different. I know that when Sarah (celiac) goes to a birthday party, it's not important WHAT cake she eats, as long as she has cake with the other kids! Kids aren't into food the way adults are...they're much more interested in the social interaction that surrounds it. Jeanne Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/416 - Release 8/10/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 I agree here. That processed stuff is awful. I don't give it to my child and therefore she hasn't grown to like it. In fact she prefers what I make. Her kindergarten teacher mentioned she didn't like snacks as if it were a problem. I almost asked her if she had tried carrots and dip but held my tongue. It's almost as like if you eat healthy, there is something wrong with YOU. Couldn't be them. My child doesn't resent it at all. She is 11 and to date the only candy she eats is unadulterated chocolate. SHE tells the bank teller no thank you when offered a lollipop. She feels special by being fed well and by the fact that I cook and don't nuke it all. There is nothing wrong with being different and doing things in different ways. Debbie > I am going through the same thing, and not because my daughter is a vegetarian, because she is not, she is 9, but I don't want her eating the garbage the other kids are fed. Always juices or Gatorade with added high fructose corn syrup, and processed foods. My daughter may feel a bit out of place, but hey, she won't resent me forever. She will just have to live with the horrible memories of me not letting her eat too much of the trash. ) > > hugs, > Chanda > - > Shelly > > Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:58 PM > would like your viewpoints, please > > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly - ----------- > > > > > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2006 Report Share Posted August 11, 2006 wow Debbie, that rocks. <high five> hugs, Chanda - debjreed Friday, August 11, 2006 8:25 PM Re: would like your viewpoints, please I agree here. That processed stuff is awful. I don't give it to my child and therefore she hasn't grown to like it. In fact she prefers what I make. Her kindergarten teacher mentioned she didn't like snacks as if it were a problem. I almost asked her if she had tried carrots and dip but held my tongue. It's almost as like if you eat healthy, there is something wrong with YOU. Couldn't be them. My child doesn't resent it at all. She is 11 and to date the only candy she eats is unadulterated chocolate. SHE tells the bank teller no thank you when offered a lollipop. She feels special by being fed well and by the fact that I cook and don't nuke it all. There is nothing wrong with being different and doing things in different ways. Debbie > I am going through the same thing, and not because my daughter is a vegetarian, because she is not, she is 9, but I don't want her eating the garbage the other kids are fed. Always juices or Gatorade with added high fructose corn syrup, and processed foods. My daughter may feel a bit out of place, but hey, she won't resent me forever. She will just have to live with the horrible memories of me not letting her eat too much of the trash. ) > > hugs, > Chanda > - > Shelly > > Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:58 PM > would like your viewpoints, please > > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly > > > > > > > ------------------------- ----------- > > > > > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.8/415 - Release Date: 8/9/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 Hi Shelly. If I were you I'd pack my own snacks just to be safe. People tend to be forgetful and they might not remember to read labels as closely as you do and accidentally buy something she cannot have. It would be a bummer if she was unable to participate in the snack-sharing time. I would bring it up though, too. Just let the other parents know of the allergy, or if you don't want her to be singled out feeling, you could have your coach put a notice in the memo about snacks being dairy free because one of the players has an allergy issue.... without naming names. If they remember no dairy, then great, but if not you will have the back-up snack ready each game. ~ PT ~ One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man. ~ Elbert Hubbard (1856-1915) ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " Shelly " <anislandgirl wrote: > > I have a 7 yr old veg*n who has a milk allergy and she's starting > soccer this year and my question is about how to handle snacks with > the rest of the team (For those who aren't familiar with kids soccer > they usually have a rotating snack schedule where each family brings > some fruit and an after-game snack and drink during the season.) I > know I've read articles about similar situations but can't find any. > Should I just arrange to always provide my daughter's snack or should > I maybe discuss with the coach/other parents that we have certain > preferences/needs? I am thinking that if I choose the latter, in > addition to making life easier for me, it might introduce a concept to > the other families that they may have never considered before. I just > don't want to come across as demanding that everyone cater to us and I > especially don't want to single my daughter out as " different in a bad > way. " Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to help me with > this > > Shelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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