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Yes, but I would ask for a list of acceptable foods for the child to eat and also ask if there are any special instructions regarding the prep of the food like needing to use separate utensils. I think I would be more likely to host a child with food allergies when I would only have to provide a snack versus a whole meal just to be on the safe side. And, the snack would probably be something store bought.

My LO has severe food allergies and we go to and host playdates all the time. I think you'll find that most moms of kids with food allergies come prepared. I never rely on the host-provided snacks/food cause like you said, it's tough to stay on top of allergy do's and don'ts if you don't have them yourself.

I would, as long as the parents felt comfortable with it. And I'd ask for suggestions for snacks.

Honestly I wouldn't feel comfortable at this age. I hand LO food and I've found it tucked into her toys sometimes. Unless I had time to do a super clean I'd be very very hesitant.

I would if they brought their own snacks and the parents were comfortable. I would be quite worried about the severely allergic to nuts kids though as I would worry that we could cause a second hand reaction. That's coming more from concern for the child - I know personally that even non life threatening allergic reactions are horrendous to experience.

I would but would ask the parent to stay just to be safe.

I would trust the parents to make the best decision for their child. I assume if their child is so severly allergic to something that they can't even be in the same room, the parent probably wouldn't send the child on play dates outside their home. If the parent felt comfortable, I would trust their judgement and just ask that they send their child along with enough food prepared for the time they will be at my house.