Holiday parties should be magical for kids. But if your child has food allergies? They can be nerve-wracking.

Holiday Foods = Hidden Dangers

Allergens are everywhere: Peanuts in cookies. Tree nuts in pies. Eggs in everything baked. Milk in hot chocolate. Shellfish in appetizers.

Even foods that look safe might have been prepared on surfaces that touched allergens. Cross-contamination happens fast.

Is This Serious?

MILD (keep watching):

→ Itchy mouth, a few hives, upset stomach

SEVERE (EMERGENCY):

→ Trouble breathing or wheezing

→ Swelling of face, lips, or tongue

→ Repeated vomiting, severe diarrhea, dizziness

What to Do

EpiPen? Use it immediately. Inject into outer thigh, then call 911. Even if they improve, they need hospital care.

No EpiPen + severe symptoms? Call 911 right away.

Mild but worried? Bring them to Night Watch for evaluation.

Keep Your Kid Safe

✓ Always bring EpiPen and Benadryl

✓ Talk to the host about ingredients

✓ Pack safe treats

✓ Teach them to ask before eating

The holidays are for making memories — not ER trips. Night Watch has your back.