Beth wrote: <<Does anyone have any experience with/opinions on this kind of
policy?
It strikes me that it's sensible with respect to parents who are
clueless, since the teachers can call the allergic child's parents and
read the ingredient list.  But for children who are severely allergic to
anything, or who are allergic to staples such as milk, egg or wheat,
this policy could be a serious drawback.>>

Beth, I would think that if there is a child who is severely allergic to any
of these staples their parents would not allow them to have anything store
bought without being there to see the ingredients list itself.  They also
would send that child their own special treat.  It seems to me that a policy
like the one you described is more for the school than for any severely
allergic children.   That is just my opinion, and not based on fact.

I do not allow my daughter who is only 17 months old to eat anything unless
I read the ingredients first.  I even double check the list after my husband
has read them.    I have learnt that I cannot trust anyone not even the
medical community when it comes to allergies.  People just don't understand
what it means to be allergic.


Marianna
SAHM to Adam 6
Matthew 4
Kianna 17 months