Celiacs Disease

[juliebug]

I'd say the best fit for this family would be a private in home caregiver.

Boy do i agree with this.

I wasn't able to post earlier but i do have a boy who has gluten sensitivities. No cross contamination problems. He is so sweet and i think i have taught mom more about being more diligent with his sensitivities.

[blandino]

Well...the kids have Celiacs to the point of SEVERE and cross contamination is something the parent's are basically terrified of.

Mom has a severe peanut allergy so badly that she asked the I not serve anything peanut related so the kids don't carry home minute traces of anything.

The 2.5 year old is still takes a bottle and must be rocked to sleep.

Mom is insisting that the 4 year old needs a minimum of 3 hours of "intensive" academic time (mom's words).

Although the parents would be supplying all the foods, they did ask that I modify what I feed the children due to cross contamination (both for the Celiacs and mom's peanut allergy) concerns.

I am pretty sure that I am not a good fit for what they are looking for in a caregiver.

So, thanks for the info on Celiac's ladies...I appreciate the help! If I ever have a family that I do take on that has it, I will be much better prepared.

Totally fits easily into a daycare.

[MotherNature]

I have Celiacs.

If they are providing meals that will greatly simplify your life. I think I've read before that you use disposable cups and plates??? If so, that will also greatly simplify your life because ANY plastic plate/cup that has had anything containing gluten in it is considered contaminated even if it has gone through the dishwasher. Any serving utensils will need to be metal that you use (whether it's to scoop their food out of something or for them to eat off of).

There's also various things that have gluten in them that you don't even think about. Play-Doh is the first thing at the top of my mind when it comes to daycare.

Yes, to all this. I have gluten and wheat intolerance, as well as dairy intolerance, and others. I have eliminated a lot of stuff. Soy sauce is a surprising source of gluten as well. If it's true Celiac disease, you'll need some separate cooking supplies..colander, etc. Also,you have to be very careful about flour particulates from your kitchen being in the air if they're very susceptible. Good luck though-Especially if the parents provide some food, shouldn't be too hard.

[countrymom]

funny how "a little tummy trouble" is acually something really big with this family. i don't think they are going to be able to find outside care because its going to be hard to contain other kids. I would have suggested a nanny for them. And intensive ciriculum for a 4 yr old, then what is the mom teaching her kid.