It is Time to Blow Out the Candles!

It’s time to blow out the candles! Everyone is smiling, but I'm panicking. Is my kid going to go for the allergy safe alternative I brought? Is the host going to be offended that we aren't partaking, or maybe worse will they have gone above and beyond only to make a dairy free option for my kid with egg allergies?

For kids with food allergies, birthday parties can be complicated. Is the cake egg-free? Nut-free? Is there a dairy-free option? Was it made in a facility with something risky?

What should be a joyful moment—digging into a cupcake or grabbing a cookie—can quickly become a moment of stress, exclusion, or disappointment.

For parents, it’s a balancing act: keeping your child safe while helping them feel included. For hosts, it’s a guessing game: how do you plan for peanut-free, soy-free, milk-free guests without losing your mind?

At We Eat, we believe no child should sit out the celebration. That’s why we offer customizable Caregiver Cards to help communicate allergies clearly—and tools like Switch Witch to turn treat swaps into fun.

Because when it’s time to blow out the candles, the only thing your child should be thinking about… is their wish.