1. Don't panic — educate yourself and be prepared
2. Educate your child and other people in your life
3. Know the symptoms of an allergic reaction and how you should treat it
4. Ask your doctor if you need to carry epinephrine, and if so know how to use it and keep it on hand at all times
5. Get a MedicAlert bracelet and become a member
6. Read the label of every food item in your house (pantry, refrigerator, freezer) and throw out foods that either contain or are exposed to your food allergens
7. Understand what the FDA requires food manufacturers to disclose on their labels as well as what is optional to disclose ("FALCPA")
8. Do not allow your food allergic child to eat bakery items that are not packaged and labeled
9. Do not eat out at a restaurant until you have gone through this entire list of tips and read the FDA's Current Food Allergy Labeling Guidelines ("FALCPA")
10. Teach your child that they cannot eat other people's food
11. Be aware that there are non-food places/products where food allergens can hide
12. Always be prepared for an allergic reaction