New Children's Book: Virginia B. Heinsen wrote and illustrated a children's storybook about how to manage food allergies for her Girl Scout Gold Award. The book was reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Robert Wood, Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Ways to celebrate Easter with Food Allergies:
Decorate plastic eggs with paint, stickers, glitter, etc. Leave these out for the Easter Bunny to fill with small toys or coins.
Easter basket ideas: Make up a basket filled with books, legos, art supplies, washable stuffed animals, a small toy, etc.
For Easter dinner, prepare your child's dinner to ensure it is safe for them.
For public egg hunts, either invite your childs friends over for a spcial plastic egg hunt; fill eggs with tattoos, small party favors, etc. If your child really wants to participate in a public egg hunt and it is safe for them to handle the eggs; inform them ahead of time they cannot eat the candy, but they can trade the candy for a special treat. You can buy a small toy or book to trade with them after the egg hunt.