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Going Gluten Free

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TJ060306
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I am going to go Gluten-Free Monday after my daughters endoscopy (see post below if you like). After reading stories on here and researching I think it will be a good idea to try. Even if the endoscopy comes back negative. I am going to have the whole family go gluten free just to make sure we have no problems with CC or her acidentlly getting something with Gluten.

My question is where do I begin? lol Is Gluten written as an ingerident? Or is there certin things I need to look for?

It is going to be hard being she is a toddler and she now eats limited things but I think it will help her. I also read on her finger paints as well as play-doh have gluten is there anything else I need to watch out for with a toddler?

Thanks and help would be appricated.

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Hello

I am in the same boat with you! I started a post a few weeks back look for

MaryJones2 Enthusiast
MaryJones2
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welcome tj, there is so much to learn. Gluten is not required to be listed and can hide in things (barley is especially troublesome and hides in natural flavors, etc.) so I'd recommend you purchase products that are on gluten-free lists or come from reputable companies that clearly label all forms of gluten. I personally think it's a great idea to make the whole house gluten-free (if you can afford it). I think it makes it easier.

Here are a few links to get you started:

Safe Ingredient Lists: https://www.celiac.com/categories/Safe-Glut...3B-Ingredients/

Companies that clearly label all gluten grains: Open Original Shared Link

On another note littleguy, betterbatter.org has a financial aid program - you might look into that. Open Original Shared Link

Amyleigh0007 Enthusiast
Amyleigh0007
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My toddler is gluten free, along with the rest of the family. She eats the same things we do. She loves pasta (Tinkyada is the best brand) along with fruit and cooked veggies. I make cookies, waffles, and pancakes from Pamela's baking mix. If you shop at a Walmart, look for their Great Value brand. It clearly states Gluten Free on the package if it is. Also, get to know the companies that will clearly list gluten ingredients and not try to hide it in "natural flavor". We are very brand loyal because of that. Good luck to you!

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Aleshia Contributor
Aleshia
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I am going to go Gluten-Free Monday after my daughters endoscopy (see post below if you like). After reading stories on here and researching I think it will be a good idea to try. Even if the endoscopy comes back negative. I am going to have the whole family go gluten free just to make sure we have no problems with CC or her acidentlly getting something with Gluten.

My question is where do I begin? lol Is Gluten written as an ingerident? Or is there certin things I need to look for?

It is going to be hard being she is a toddler and she now eats limited things but I think it will help her. I also read on her finger paints as well as play-doh have gluten is there anything else I need to watch out for with a toddler?

Thanks and help would be appricated.

we have our whole house gluten-free also it is alot easier and it helped us see that gluten was an issue for more than just me and our middle child, our other 2 children were affected by it also. some labels will say "gluten free" at the bottom of the ingredients list. otherwise lookout for anything saying "wheat" "barley" "rye" or "malt, barley malt, malt extract etc." most people also don't like to get anything with oats or oat flour in it because of cross contamination I'm usually willing to risk it and have only ever gotten a reaction from it once...

one thing that my kids love that is very inexpensive is quesadillas made with corn tortillas. they are fast and easy also my kids (don't know if they are just weird) like peanut butter and jelly in corn tortillas I heat the tortillas in the microwave so they are more flexible spread them with peanut butter and jelly and then roll them up... my kids will each eat about 5 or 6 of them at a time. for a special treat sometimes we go to mcdonalds there is a big debate on here about whether or not the McD's fries are safe or not but we haven't had any problems with them and its one of those things that I don't want to take away from my kids. we get them each a double cheeseburger without the bun and the garden salad (grilled chicken has wheat in it there) and the sundaes are safe too... and the yogurt parfaits (without the granola) wendys is another good option for a treat or on the go the chili is safe... and baked potatoes and some of their salads too.

I'm sure others have better info on the details of getting started and the issues of Cross contamination from your cookware etc.

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