Re:OT-recent threats/keeping foods separate

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We have 6 in our family so going completely GFCF is not practical for

us. It does help that my son is 2 since he is not of the age that he

helps himself. I came to realize this weekend that even though the

peanut butter and jelly we use is GFCF, we are using it on both kinds

of bread. Sometimes the knife goes back in with bread crumbs on it.

I went to the store and bought new PB & jelly and put masking tape

with the letters GFCF on it. I told my husband and older kids that

if it says GFCF, you can only use it if you take out a clean knife.

It would be just like double-dipping. I think I am going to make

stickers on my computer that says GFCF which can be put on any item I

buy that is safe (and should be kept safe). When I come home from

the grocery, I would put stickers on each item. That way there is

less chance of a mistake or contamination (or at least no excuse). I

imagine this will help in the future when my son is able to help

himself or if someone else is watching the kids. Maybe making sheets

or rolls of fancy stickers would be a good business idea. I wouldn't

mind adding it to my Miss Roben's or Kinninnick order! (hint! hint!)

> This discussion has got me thinking- thanks.

>

> I have three on this diet, but only my, recently turned, six yo has

worked

> to learn about what he can and can't eat. He is completely

knowledgeable

> about his foods. I also have educated, or at least partially

educated my dh

> on these foods. I think, for me, the real fear is not what foods

mine can

> have, but the extent of keeping these food pure.

>

> I do have a cabinet set aside for gfcf foods, so this might help

with that?

> I'm wondering how to write out a simple plan that will convey the

need to

> keep everything pure.

>

> Lolita

>

> >Soon, I plan to get some new cupboards so I

> >can have dedicated shelves for it. I put lists on the refrigerator

> >on a regular basis of what there is that Jadon can eat.