Thanks for this post! I have a grade-school daughter who is severely allergic to nuts and I also take a lot of precautions for my daughter's safety. I do not allow nuts in my home, I bake the classroom treats, etc. Any of us food allergy parents would certainly appreciate being informed that you have a particularly "peanut-friendly" household. But if you regularly clean surfaces and toys, there shouldn't be a problem. Also, not serving the allergenic food right before a play date is also very helpful. As the author pointed out, every parent has a different comfort level. Let me ask the non-allergic parents--what do you need from us? We want to help our kids play together and we need to keep our kids safe, so what information should we give you? How do we help you feel confident that you can host our child, or even simply have them in your home? Schools are also key here. As one parent pointed out--the schools can't just tell parents to "be careful." If you are a non-allergic family and don't feel you are getting the info you need, ask the school. They need to know that you have concerns and need education. Thanks to everyone who cares about this problem! All of us who cope with food allergies on a daily basis appreciate you!