After School Programs: Epi Pen
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Peanut/Nut Allergies Lack of Support from Moms at School
Asked by D.S. from Chicago
on April 26, 2009
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My son has peanut & nut allergies. We recently enrolled him in a new school (he is in Kindergarten). The teacher sent a note to all the parents in the class that on ...
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- I don't think the parents "ignored" the teacher's note. Think of the family structure nowadays - we don't have a whole bunch of families where both mom and dad live t...
- I don't think the other parents did it on purpose. The other parents would probally feel terrible that they forgot about your child's allergy. It takes time for everyo...
- Your post states that the note requested that parents don't send nut items on "snack day". By reading that, I assumed that meant that if I was sending snacks to schoo...
Peanut Allergy and School
Asked by J.C. from Champaign
on May 7, 2010
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Is anyone familiar with Illinois food allergy legislation law?
Or have experience dealing with public school on managing food allergy in school? My daughter is ready...
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- Definatly work with the school. In michigan, there is no law, but up to the schools. where my stepson goes, they are not allowed peanut products in the classroom. A...
- educate your child, child's teachers and school!!! a peanut free table is imperitive. my children only eat peanut butter and jelly at lunchtime. they do not eat any me...
- Unlike a previous poster, I do expect them to go peanut free, I want my child to live and not be at risk to die in any setting. My daughter has anaphalaxis to just be...
Peanut Free School
Asked by D.H. from Canton
on April 20, 2011
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I recently learned that my daughters elementary school will be peanut free. I need some suggestions on what to give her for lunch. Her pediatrician wants me to give ...
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- You can use almond butter, or sunbutter (aka sunflower butter) or soy nut butter in direct replacement for PB. I like either almond butter or sunflower butter (but not...
- You can get a small, wide-mouthed Thermos for warm stuff. My son refuses to take PB anything 'cause his friend is peanut allergic, so he takes wraps, cold chicken, ot...
- Give your daughter peanut butter for breakfast, or some nuts as a snack when she gets home. Bagel and cream cheese Soup and crackers Liver sausage sandwich Sunbu...
Worried About Child with Severe Allergy Attending Preschool
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms. My 2-year old has been diagnosed with a severe allergy to sesame. 3 nights ago he had a severe reaction and I had to administer an epi-pen and call 911. Th...
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- my son does not have an allergy to anything but a child in his class did. the teacher will send out a letter to all parents about the allergy so that their child does ...
- Preschool sounds awfully risky to me! Even in kindergarten a child is still too young to be in charge of such an important health matter, but kindergarten is an impo...
- My heart goes out to you...I have TWO sons,both severely allergic to peanut products and many other nuts. Peanuts, though, are the biggest offender because they are e...
Starting School
Asked by J.L. from Sarasota
on April 16, 2008
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts, eggs, fish, milk. She will be starting kindergarten in August and I'm very nervous. Tried to teach her not to share food with anyon...
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- I would contact the school nurse before school starts. They can create a CARE plan, so that all important people she comes into contact with has the info. This would...
- 2 of my children have severe peanut allergies, and the schools have been wonderful with working with them. both Private and public. Just make sure that everyone who i...
- I would tell the school, she needs to eat seperately from the other children and make them accomodate her. There have to be others with severe food allergies in the sc...
504 Plan?
Asked by P.K. from Denver
on August 13, 2011
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In a recent allergy question mamas were giving advice about a 504 plan for a new kindergarten student with a nut allergy. What is it? My son is starting a preschool in...
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- Section 504 is a well kept secret. But it is often necessary to ask for a Section 504 plan if your child will need accommodations based on medical need. I highly rec...
- http://specialchildren.about.com/od/504s/f/504faq1.htm This explains it for you, and it specifically mentions food allergies.
- A 504 plan is an educational plan for children who have a medical condition that impacts the ability to be successful in the classroom. An allergy to certain foods is...
Peanut Allergy and Public School
Asked by S.S. from Tulsa
on August 12, 2011
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hi i am a mom of a SEVERELY ALLERGIC TO PEANUT kiddo who is about to start kindergarten in a new school. I am wondering what my rights are as far as his safety at scho...
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- My friend's son is severely allergic too. In Elementary school he had to wear the epi pen in a fanny pack just in case. My friend also gave a presentation to the tea...
- Delays or no delays, my kid would be staying home. If you read and study enough, you'll be able to help him. It just sounds like a recipe for disaster. I haven't be...
- If my child had an allergy of that severity it would be extremely hard for me to send him/her to traditional school, no matter what the school promised me. There is n...
Food Allergies & School
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on August 18, 2008
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I was wondering if any moms of Kindergarten or 1st graders could help me with food allergies. Should I label the outside of his lunch box with his food allergies and ...
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- I'd be more concerned about ketchup than spaghettios getting splashed. You need to follow the procedure - 504 + talk to the school / district about procedures. M...
- I substitute regularly at 1 school in PISD (elem) and they are very diligent about the allergies. All teachers have a list at their desk with pictures of the chil...
- For cooking activities, I always asked the teacher for a heads up on what they would be making so I could make my own version sans allergic components that they could ...
Food Allergy Presentation at School
Asked by S.Q. from Chicago
on August 12, 2009
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I am going to give an allergy presentation at a school next week, focusing on food allergies in the classroom/school.
If you were new to a school (or a returning f...
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- I used to teach and what you may also want to tell the parents is to talk to their children about not sharing their snacks or lunch and why it's important not too. ...
- Unfortunately my daughter is one with lots of allergies- What I would love for other parents to know is what I go through when she has a moderate to severe reaction. M...
- These are all great thoughts! I just want to say huge kudos to you for presenting this to parents at your school. Food allergies are just a reality of kids these d...
School Lost Daughter's Inhaler - What Should I Do?
Asked by T.W. from Milwaukee
on September 17, 2010
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Hi Ladies, I am extremely upset with my daughters school right now and I am looking for guidance from other moms who might have gone through something similar. My dau...
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- Well I would be upset too. Despite the fact they lost it, you know your daughter needs to have it no matter what. So for the sake of your daughter, get her another o...
- Very probably - an honest mistake. Schools are hectic at the beginning of the year and in the midst - it has been misplaced. HOWEVER, it's a bigger issue to me ! I...
- It is really not ok to lose medication and not report it. I would consider this a huge problem. I agree to speak to the school administration - chances are if she is...
