NYT Wirecutter: Kids With Dietary Concerns Can Feel Excluded on Halloween.
By Rose Maura Lorre
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 16, 2023
Trick-or-treating on Halloween is arguably one of the best parts of being a kid. But for some children, including those with food allergies or diseases like diabetes, it can be challenging to navigate this candy-filled night. And that can make them feel excluded or, at least, majorly bummed out.
Fortunately, stocking up on a variety of treats that more kids can enjoy—and that are reliably available at most grocery and big-box stores—is easier than you might think.
When you’re preparing to hand out Halloween candy, here are a few simple tips to keep in mind that hopefully will make more trick-or-treaters happy.
Parents and guardians know best
As a candy-hander-outer, you can make every effort to ensure a safe environment for all. But, ultimately, whatever kids choose is up to them and their caretakers.
“No person giving out candy can truly guarantee a safe interaction,” Maya Feller, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Brooklyn, New York, said in a phone interview. “But it’s nice to have the consideration of, ‘Okay, these items over here, I believe these are items that may be safe.’”
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