{"id":23,"date":"2013-05-09T01:33:45","date_gmt":"2013-05-09T01:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/?page_id=23"},"modified":"2013-06-10T20:15:51","modified_gmt":"2013-06-11T00:15:51","slug":"at-home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.allergyhome.org\/handbook\/table-of-contents\/daily-life-with-food-allergies\/at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Food Allergy at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nRemember! The kitchen refrigerator is a great place to post a copy of your child’s food allergy emergency action plan.\n<\/div>\n

Home is the perfect place for you and your family to learn how to manage food allergy, because so much more is under your control.\u00a0 You decide which foods enter your home, and you can set up household rules to prevent cross-contamination when storing, preparing and serving food.\u00a0 You also have more time to read food labels and teach your child this skill in a relaxed setting.\u00a0 Your child can also be involved in meal planning at home.\u00a0 They will gradually learn safe practices, such as replacing ingredients in favourite recipes to make them safe to eat.<\/p>\n

Create a plan that works for your family.\u00a0 Decide whether or not your child’s allergens will be allowed into your home.\u00a0 You might consider the age of the child with allergies and their siblings.\u00a0 Young children are often messy eaters and put their hands in their mouths.\u00a0 It is also important to keep the dietary needs of other family members in mind when making these choices.\u00a0 In some cases it will not be practical to keep an allergen completely out of the home.20<\/sup><\/p>\n

Take steps to avoid cross-contamination20<\/sup><\/h1>\n