Allergy-FriendlyNo. 1955 · The 2026 edition
Teal pumpkins make Halloween safer for kids with allergies
Keep Halloween fun and safe for kids with allergies by choosing teal pumpkins instead of traditional orange ones.
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Teal pumpkins are a safer alternative for children with allergies because they are made without common allergens like dairy, nuts, and gluten. These pumpkins are crafted using a simple recipe: mix 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of food coloring in a bowl. Heat the mixture in a microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power, then stir and let it cool for 10 minutes. Once solidified, shape the mixture into a pumpkin form and let it dry for 2 hours. The result is a non-toxic, allergy-friendly decoration that’s perfect for Halloween festivities.
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Teal pumpkins are a safer alternative for children with allergies because they are made without common allergens like dairy, nuts, and gluten. These pumpkins are crafted using a simple recipe: mix 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 cup of water, and 1 teaspoon of food coloring in a bowl. Heat the mixture in a microwave for 2 minutes at 50% power, then stir and let it cool for 10 minutes. Once solidified, shape the mixture into a pumpkin form and let it dry for 2 hours. The result is a non-toxic, allergy-friendly decoration that’s perfect for Halloween festivities.
Tips
- Paint a pumpkin teal to indicate that the house offers non-food treats for children with food allergies.
- Hand out non-food treats such as stickers, glow-sticks, vampire teeth, bouncy balls, or spider rings instead of candy.
- Parents should fill out an emergency plan with the help of their allergists and carry epinephrine autoinjectors (EpiPens) for children with food allergies.
- Children with food allergies should be taught to avoid food treats that are red or contain allergens.
- Use social media to encourage others to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project and offer non-food treats.
