tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283582113642603894.post714297576240232633..comments2014-08-25T05:53:49.572-04:00Comments on kidsallergies: Eating out is not fun.Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084086632214151657noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283582113642603894.post-59784490161596298342010-10-25T16:09:05.500-04:002010-10-25T16:09:05.500-04:00Over the last 9 years, I’ve grown very comfortable...Over the last 9 years, I’ve grown very comfortable eating out with my son (he has a nut allergy.) This all changed when we moved to the UK two months ago. I was told that allergies were handled very well here and that everyone was aware. This may be the case, but I’ve found that the system is beyond confusing and therefore, fairly ineffective. Yes, food is labeled in the grocery stores but every label ends with a disclaimer that basically states, “we can not guarantee it is safe for anyone with food allergies.” So in our case, even if it states that no nuts were used in the manufacture of the product, you can still not feel safe feeding it to your child. The same holds true in all restaurants. I have asked to read labels but with little success. Yes, we can stay home but we’ve always strived to live normally and not let my son’s food allergy prevent us from doing things as a family. As a parent, you are left making gut decisions and holding your breath in hopes that they’re the right ones.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13633506032111519943noreply@blogger.com