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Well, I learned in a first aid class that putting anything on a burn, even a sunburn, is bad because it keeps the heat in. That being said, I have always used aloe gel. It's cooling and soothing. If the sunburn is severe then I would use a pain relieving spray like Dermaplast.

Hope you feel better.

I am looking for recommendations for gluten free cereals that are healthy and kid-friendly. My son is really picky, which seems to be a trend around here. When we first went gluten free I bought some Perky-O's and some Envirokids cereal but I don't remember which one. He refused to eat both of them. Ever since he's been eating Trix, Dora stars, and most often fruity pebbles. I am sick of feeding him garbage every morning!!!! Could you please tell me what your child likes or what you think a child might like? I am not in the position to buy food that will be wasted. Also has anyone tried any of the Glutino cereals?

Thank you!

I used to own a bakery/catering business so when I first learned I needed to go gluten-free, first thing I made was Choc chip cookies.

1. I use a mix of brown and white rice about 1/2 each in the rice flour/potato/tapioca mix. THis is the basic flour mix I use.

2. I buy the white rice, and both starches at Asian Markets- MUCH CHEAPER.. Just be sure to refridg- I keep a whole shelf in fridge of premixed flours etc.

3. When I bake I make a number of items cause you have to freeze anyway and there are sooo many ingrediants to pull out - might as well do once.

3. I have good luck using a lot of my pre gluten-free receipes and just substituting gluten-free flour and some xantham gum (guar is very exp) Sometimes you just have to add a little more flour.

I have made Chocolate sheet cake and NO ONE knew it was gluten-free.

4. For bread Bette Hagman's book is the best. For desserts Annalise is really good.

5. Experiment and have fun,.

5. I ususally go to our library or local bookstore and look at the reciepes in a book then get online at amazon and order.

Any chance I could get your chocolate cake recipe? My son's birthday is coming up.

Dannon may use gluten as a stabilizer in their products. Yoplait yogurts are mostly gluten free (except for obvious flavors) and will list their gluten. There are many companies that will fully disclose gluten on their labels. If you're not dealing with one of those companies then I recommend that you call the company directly because they are your best source of information regarding their product. I am especially cautious about natural flavors and spices. There have been debates on here about modified food starch. It is almost always made out of corn or wheat, and all companies are required to disclose wheat because wheat is one of the top 8 allergens (other forms of gluten are not). It's your call.

Someone posted this list of manufacturers that will list gluten on the labels. I called all of them just to be safe, and I recommend that you do the same. Personally, I also avoid ConAgra. I've called them 5 times in the last 4 months and the last time was the first time that I actually got someone who sounded like the knew what they are talking about regarding gluten labeling. She did say that they will disclose gluten, but I try to avoid their products if possible or I call them. Again, it's your call.

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My son was diagnosed nearly 4 months ago by blood work alone. I plan to get him retested at 6-12 months to be sure that his blood levels are coming down. At that same time they can also screen for many other things. Some of the things that I plan on requesting are tests for tissue antibodies, such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder, and thyroid. I've read that these are often present in celiac patients (diagnosed VS non-diagnosed?), and can be a sign of an increased risk for diseases like diabetes and thyroid disorders. My point is that you can get a lot of information from one prick. If your child has not yet been allergy tested this would be a great time also. I too give my son treats afterwards in an attempt to sympathize, but children with celiac disease need to become accustomed to many different types of medical care, including blood tests. It will forever be apart of their lives.

That being said, you are not a bad mom. There are so many new decisions to make regarding this disease. We all want to do what is best for our children, and none of us want our children to experience pain. It really comes down to what you think is right.

We're invited to my boyfriend's father's house and they don't go out of their way to accommodate my son. I understand that no one is obligated to go out of their way, but I don't want him to have to feel different around family. That's a whole new topic... They usually serve traditional barbecue food like hot dogs and hamburgers.

I am going to bring a spinach dip & serve with tortilla chips? Humm...what should I serve it with?

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I am going to offer to bring desert. I'm going to make a chocolate trifle using gluten free brownies, chocolate mouse and cool whip.

Maybe I'll also make some kind of salad. There was a great looking chicken and wild rice salad recipe on glutenfreeda.com. And I'll make sure that I bring chips that my son can eat.

***I also learned a new way that my son can get glutened at barbecues: When people with gluten on their hands reach into the chip bowl and then you get chips out of the same bowl. Next time I will grab a large hand full of chips and set them aside before the party gets started. It may look rude, but my son's health is worth it!

I know that you are looking for a recipe for a really good chocolate cake; but, I couldn't help myself...I just had to throw this in. I have been cooking gluten free almost 20 years and was constantly trying to come up with the perfect chocolate cake. A few years ago, I happened upon the Namaste Chocolate Cake Mix. This has got to be the most delicious chocolate cake I have ever tasted - gluten free or not. It is a very dark, rich moist cake; and unless you told them, nobody would every know it was gluten free.

All kidding aside, I am really a pretty good cook. But when I find a mix that can pull something off better than I can, I put my ego aside and go for it.

I actually have one of those mixes that I have not tried yet. If it's that good, maybe it's worth the money. There are about 30 guests invited.

Thank you for all the replies. As always everyone is so helpful.

My son's Birthday is coming up in a little over a month, and I plan on having a large party. I would like to make a cake from scratch because the mixes are so expensive and usually make a smaller amount than a normal cake mix. I am going to make a cake using a race car mold and also some cupcakes. I need a cake that is not too finicky because it can't stick to the mold. I have tried converting gluten cake recipes to gluten-free by using my standby mix: 3 parts white rice flour, 2 parts potato starch, 1 part tapioca starch & 1 tsp xanthan gum per 1.5 cups flour. The cakes are either not flavorful enough and/or they are really spongy. Please help! I'm driving my family nuts by making so many cakes!!!

I don't think that blood tests are reliable until after 24 months of age. My son was 3.5 years old when he was tested and he had very high tTG levels, but he was also a carb junkie. If you think that your infant is reacting, you could try contacting enterolab or go gluten free until the child is old enough to be tested and then do the gluten challenge. I don't know the age guidelines for enterolab, but they are very helpfull if you call them.

Best of luck.

I've tried the Lundberg risotto. It's ok as an occasional side dish, but I couldn't eat it as a meal. For a quick side dish I also use Walmart brand scalloped potatoes. They're ok in a pinch.

Well I usually convert old recipes to gluten free by using the following mix: 3 parts white rice flour, 2 parts potato starch, 1 part tapioca starch/flour and 1 tsp xanthan gum per 1.5 cup flour. This mix has not failed me yet. When recipes call for you to coat meat with flour I use cornstarch.

Here's a link to a great bread recipe:

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Kraft and General Mills will list their gluten. You should check their websites to see all of the brands they produce. ConAgra has never given me a clear answer, and it has changed every time I have called in the past few months, so I personally avoid ConAgra. I figure that if their employees don't know what they're talking about, then they must not have a solid , well-communicated gluten policy! Other than those brands, I call around and go to websites. Kroger does have a list now but it's pretty useless. Safeway has a fantastic list, they will email it to you if you call them. Hormel, Newman's Own, Frito-Lay and many other companies have lists online. Kettle chips will also list all of their ingredients, and only one flavor of chips containing gluten (Cheddar Beer) is produced in their facility, and when batch tested it doesn't even test positive for gluten. I do have some lists but I never use them anymore. It's easier and safer to go with brands that you know or information verified directly from the company. I did use them when I was just getting started, and at that time they were very useful.

If anyone does want the lists that I have then PM me your email address. There are also many lists that you can purchase. I purchased the Clan Thompson software, but once you get the hang of the diet, I don't feel that it's worth it.

This bread seems to be a favorite of everyone who's tried it. There's at least one 17 page thread about it. I have a loaf rising in my oven right now. This time I am cutting the milk in half to see if it stops the top from sinking while it cools. Whether it sinks or not, the bread is delicious. My very picky son will even eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich if I make it with this bread.

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There are also some other tasty looking recipes on the recipezaar site if you search for "gluten free bread." Also look for other recipes by the above author.

I came across this recipe a while ago, but I just made them for lunch. They are so simple to make and my VERY picky son loves them. I made extra so that I can freeze them and send them to daycare.

Here's a link to the recipe:

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Wow! Thank you. I was just thinking that I need to try another recipe. My son's first B-day party since the diagnosis is coming up in six weeks, and I'm trying to find the best cake recipe! The gluten-free mixes are so expensive and you usually get less than a regular mix.

Yes, they make the Trix, Dora, Mickey Mouse club house, and the Little Einsteins cereals. I give those to my son, but as with anything made in a shared facility there is always a risk of cross contamination. It's a personal decision.

I will check! Maybe they can order Bell & Evans & Kinnikinnick too!

I looked it up on the General Mills website, and the ingredients looked fine. When I contacted general mills they said that they will clearly list their gluten. I would trust it, but you can always call them to double check.

There's a recipe with really good reviews on either allrecipes.com or recipezaar.com, my standbys. Just do a search for gluten free pizza crust under recipes.

Most pasta sauces are gluten free. All classico red & white sauces are gluten-free and Newman's Own has a gluten-free list on their website under FAQ. As for quick side dishes Most Lundenburg boxed side dishes are gluten free and do are many of WalMart's boxed potato dishes.

Since you have celiac disease, I'm sure that you understand the diet well so I'll list off some of the gluten free foods that my son likes. He likes the Glutino ritz shaped crackers with Peanut butter, the large Ener-G crackers with cream cheese and lunch meat, Ener-G Seattle crackers (similar to wheat thins), and the Blue Diamond Nut thins. He likes popcorn, Lays Stax, Kettle chips, Barbara's Bakes cheese puffs, gluten-free pretzels, and Oberto natural style beef jerky in original, hickory, or peppered flavors. He doesn't really like specialty cereals, but he does like fruity & cocoa pebbles, Trix, Dora Stars, and Erewhorn twice rice cereal. He also eats Van's gluten-free waffles. You can also use Health Valley Corn or rice crunch-ems to make Chex mix or muddy buddies. Yoplait yogurt and Jello brands will clearly list any gluten. We also eat quite a bit of spaghetti and sometimes alfredo using Tinkyada pasta. We like to make our own pizzas using Kinnikinnick crusts. Speaking of Kinnikinnick, we also like their bagels, doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and oreo like cookies. The Bell & Evans chicken nuggets are excellent and Dr Phaeger's fish sticks products are good as well. I also make cheese quesadillas using corn or rice tortillas. Safeway brand of chewable vitamins for children is also gluten free.

I hope this helps

Last time I checked (it has been awhile) kool aid is gluten-free.

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Koolaid is made by Kraft, so any gluten would be clearly listed.

Bell & Evans make the best gluten-free chicken nuggets...BY FAR! They taste just like the Tyson nuggets. My son wouldn't touch the Ian's chicken nuggets. Not to offend those who like them, but they taste similar to someone wrapping a stale corn tortilla around a piece of chicken.

They don't contain gluten in the ingredients. Walk over there and get some!

Here's a link to the Frito-Lay gluten-free list:

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I've bought it at Fred Meyer/Kroger and Safeway. The background color of the label is white. I hope you can find it, it's really good.