But when your child has a peanut allergy, it makes choosing snacks more challenging, says Inderpal Randhawa, MD, a pediatrician and the medical director of clinical immunology and allergy at MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Long Beach, California. Even when you’ve purchased a product regularly, manufacturing and ingredients can change, so it pays to be diligent.
“The most important rule is to read the label, every time, even for familiar products,” he says. “Even baked goods, trail mixes, and snack bars can have cross-contact risk. Convenience matters, but predictability and safety matter more.”
With that in mind, here are five options to consider when shopping for easy grab-and-go snacks that will work well for kids with a peanut allergy.
