12 Tips for Traveling With Kids With Food Allergies
Wish you could leave your allergies at home when you go on vacation? Follow these tips for smart traveling for you and your loved ones.

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Take (Some) of the Fear Away
Always Be Prepared
Make Arrangements
Inform (+ Re-Inform) the Fam
Wipe It Down
Research Restaurants
Take the Kitchen With You
Book a Room With a Kitchen
Pack a Lunch
Don't Let Hanger Happen
Help is On the Way!
Don't Hold Back
So, let the waitstaff roll their eyes, let that passenger be put out about not getting to eat a granola bar, and pleasantly answer "no" when your aunt asks for the 437th time if she has outgrown it yet. It's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to food allergies. You are your child's best advocate, and until they're old enough to be trusted to do these things themselves, it's your job. (Although, I'll probably still be wiping down my 6-year-old's seat when he flies off on his honeymoon.)
Acceptance and understanding of the severity of food allergies have come a long way with one in every 13 children being affected. Travel is not as nerve-wracking as it once was and it's getting better all the time. Don't let food allergies hold your child back from experiencing life; just be prepared for those experiences.