family restrictions

catseme-

Similar to my post to you on white flour-this is again an individual thing based on comfort level.

We do not keep any peanut foods in the house or any may contain peanut foods. We all eat the same food. My kids are 6 and 5 though so neither of them bring home food.

There are times when my husband and I buy a treat for "us" that is eaten when the kids are asleep that either has pnuts or may contain. We are very careful about when we eat, where we eat, and how we eat. This is a rare occasion though-since it's not really much fun to worry so much about a potential crumb spill.

I personally would feel fine with "may contains" in the house so long as my allergic son does not eat. We don't however because I can't be certain he won't somehow get his hands on the food-know what I mean?

Again-it's something you have to decide based on your comfort levels, the severity of your child's allergy, and the ages of your kids.

Any other questions-let me know!
Ruth

edited to add-I just realized now that the allergy is yours correct? I think as an adult it is a completely different matter as you are certainly better able to care for yourself than a young child. However, if you feel uncomfortable with certain foods in the house-you shouldn't let your family bring them in. I'm sure they love you and will understand. As time goes on-your comfort level more than likely will adjust. Getting a new diagnosis can be difficult.

I live with my long-term boyfriend who was once a peanut-fanatic. :)
We don't have any food thats actually contain nuts in the house. He does have some may-contains that he eats. It has never been a problem for us. The idea of POSSIBLE - but not even probably - TRACES of nuts in someone ELSE's food becoming an issue is an idea I will not let in my head.