do you think I should speak to this child's mum? or alternatively any suggestions..?

[wannaBe]

Not really sure if this belongs here or alergies but .. here goes...

It is ds' birthday in a couple of weeks, and he is very keen for me to bake something for him to take into class. I have cleared it with his teacher who has said it's fine but that there's one parent who she will need to check with as the child has some foods he cannot eat.

I help out in ds' reception class one morning a week so I know now first hand that this child has some mild sn, but that he also does have some dietary requirements, I know for instance that he cannot eat foods with glutin in them.

If I'm baking for the class I don't want this little boy to be left out.

So would it be appropriate of me to speak to his mum to ask if there was anything I could make that he can have as well?

Or does anyone have any alternative suggestions?

Was thinking that maybe meringue might be ok as it contains only eggwhite and sugar but all ideas gratefully received.

[2shoescreepingthroughblood]

sorry you made me smile as you are being so nice. I bet someone can suggest something.

[Scootergrrrl]

What about rice crispie cakes? Could he have those?

[charliebearsmum]

My son is a coeliac, and there are lots of things now in the supermarkets which he can have. There is a company called Dietary Specials which has a blueberry muffin mix, which is gluten free so when they do baking at his nursery, I take that in, and all the children have it - it honestly tastes just as nice as the "normal" ones - and no-one can tell the difference! There's also a chocolate cake mix which is nice, I've used it for his birthday cake a few times. Hope this helps.

[charliebearsmum]

Forgot to say, I would be really pleased if someone made the effort to find out what he could eat! My friends have been great in keeping gluten free "treats" at their house so that all the kids can eat the same thing. Its so stressful worrying about what they are or are not eating!!

[DoctorFrankenSquonk]

I think that speaking to the child's mum is a wonderful idea and it will put her mind at rest that you have taken his needs into account.

If you bake something that you know he can eat ok, she won't necessarily know that you were aware of his diet and made something ok for him.

It would save unnecessary worry if you spoke to her first

[chocolateteapot]

Nothing helpful to add but had to say I think you are lovely

[kittylouise]

How considerate you are . I am sure his mum will be bowled over by your kindness.

[pagwatch]

I would speak to his mum - who I am sure will be delighted.
My son has to avoid gluten but also casein - a lot of kids with asd follow this diet. And whilst the dietary specialities cake is a great idea you would also have to make sure that you don't put real butter in the buttercream.
If it were my child i always make his cakes myself and always send one in to his school if they are having a party. that way my DS does not miss out but no one else has the anxiety of cooking for his diet.
I think it is lovely you are trying to join him in - but i would grab mum first. You may work something out easier for both of you so everyone is happy

[Pixel]

Ooh yes that Dietary Specials chocolate cake is lovely! You can get it in Tescos. I usually buy two packets if I want to make a cake big enough for a party.
My ds isn't on the gluten-free diet any more but when he was I'd have been thrilled if someone had been thoughtful as you .

[TotalChaos]

as the others say, speak to the mum, as that will reassure you both. and very considerate of you.