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Sunday morning pancake tradition derailed by toddler’s new allergy

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We used to have this sweet Sunday ritual where my 2-year-old and I would make pancakes together. She loved cracking the eggs and sprinkling chocolate chips. But last week, her pediatrician diagnosed her with an egg allergy, which threw a wrench in our tradition. I’ve tried swapping eggs with mashed bananas and applesauce, but she’s not a fan of the texture or taste changes - and honestly, it’s just not the same experience for either of us. I want to keep our pancakes tradition alive but in a way that’s safe and fun for her. I’m also worried about how to explain the change to her without making her feel like she’s missing out. Has anyone navigated a food allergy that disrupted a favorite family ritual? How did you adapt recipes or the experience itself to keep the joy alive? Any ideas for allergy-friendly pancake substitutes or activities that still let toddlers feel involved would be amazing!

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