A couple questions ....DAN/ crayons gfcf?

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I am a bit new here , and I am wondering if crayons are gfcf free. If

they are not,can you still use them?

Also I am from New Jersey and I have been trying to learn about DAN

doctors. If anyone in central N.J. knows of any to recommend, or what

I might expect to happen at an app. w/one , I would greatly

appreciate it . Do they take the place of your child's regular

pediatrician?

Thankyou,

Kerry

Mom of

5, NT

and

3, Asperger Syndrome

[Guest guest]

<I am a bit new here , and I am wondering if crayons are gfcf free. If

they are not,can you still use them?>

Kerry,

Crayola and Rose Art crayons are cf/gf. Almost all Crayola products

are cf/gf with the major exception of Play-Doh. Below is a recipe of cf/gf

play-doh. All Rose Art products are cf/gf with the exception of Fun-Dough

and modeling clay. The answer to your second question is most definitely

not. Crayons, Play-Doh, etc. can get under the fingernails and eventually

end up in the mouth. You must eliminate all sources of casein/gluten from

your child's environment. That even means soaps, shampoos, anything that

comes in contact with your child. I have been told that gluten molecules

are too big to be absorbed through the skin, it's just difficult to make

sure that these things don't end up in the mouth. With the bathing

products, it's difficult to make sure that your child doesn't swallow a

little bath water. Remember that a molecule of gluten or casein is too

much. The " Surely a little bit won't hurt. " argument doesn't hold water.

Make sure all family members, baby-sitters, teachers and anyone who might

care for your child knows that.

Pat in Ohio

Here's that recipe:

Play Dough

1c. flour (or maybe a blend of gf flours)

1c. water

2tsp. cream of tartar

1/4c. salt

1T oil

food coloring (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized pot. Cook on medium, stirring

constantly with a metal spoon. After about 5min. the dough will become

harder to stir and will gather on the spoon. Dump onto waxed paper and

allow to cool somewhat. Knead about 10 times until smooth. Store cooled

play dough in a tighly sealed container. (I always store home-made play

dough in the fridge, but I don't know if it's necessary).