SCHOOL SUPPLIES

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Here is a prior post from Pat:,

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).

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