First Grade: Epi Pen
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Dairy Free/Nut Free Classrooms
Asked by T.L. from Detroit
on September 7, 2011
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Many of us parents are going to address this at the school today, but I wanted to know if this means that our kids cannot bring yogurt, cheese, or milk to school? If...
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- As the other responders have mentioned, it depends on the severity of the allergy and the age of the children. In daycare and pre-school, where the kids are too young ...
- Sorry 8kidsdad, once again your analogy doesn't make sense. They are not taking nuts out of the school because they are "offended" they are taking them out because ch...
- As a friend who saw a child go into shock after touching a child who just at a pb and j sandwich I am all on board with no peanuts. in fact it surprises me that the sc...
Dietary Restrictions and Households
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on February 23, 2012
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My son has a bad peanut allergy (EpiPen bad).... My daughter loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, like most 4 year olds do. I decided when we discovered my son's ...
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- As compared to a woman last week that thought a school should be peanut free because her young son with an allergy had a sister who went there, I think YOU are being r...
- I agree with the other moms. You have to be cautious within your family. Everyone has their own way of dealing with issues that come up within their groups/lives. M...
- First, NO, you're not a terrible mother!!! You sound like a very concerned mother to me. BUT, if it were me, I would be a peanut-free house. You don't say how old h...
Nut Allergy
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on December 29, 2008
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I recently found out my 2-year-old son is allergic to several different types of nuts. Does anyone have any advice on where I could buy him healthy nut-free foods, wha...
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- Henry's Marketplace has a bunch of nut free items. I am on a wheat/gluten free diet so I get products from company's like: Enjoy Life Glutino Ian's Amy's Pamel...
- HI A., My son also has allergies. He is allergic to peanuts and eggs. Kellogs have a "Heart Smart" cereal that is fortified with b vitamins, iron and others. It has...
- "Kashi" brand, makes GREAT cereal and other products. It's all natural and whole grains. Here is their link: http://www.kashi.com/ Since your child is liking yo...
Have You Seen This?
Asked by L.A. from Austin
on October 31, 2012
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This was posted on Facebook today.. good reminders for all of us.
I borrowed this from a teacher friend: Well said Kathi S.
"Tonight, a lot of creatures will vi...
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- We have to be told this? Is being polite and patient (to kids no less) so out of vogue it needs to be justified now? Sorry but this is the way I always act and I don...
- Its funny, I have a spectrum kid and I hate it. Sorry but I never let Andy go around by himself until he was old enough to articulate his needs. What parent would? ...
- i always, always always have a smile and a cheerio attitude during halloween. and we get plenty of trickatreaters. a lot of people 'boycotted' halloween today because ...
Food Allergies
Asked by S.D. from Houston
on February 5, 2008
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My 5 year old son has had severe food allergies since he was born to milk, eggs and peanuts. He is now in kindergarten and with snack time and lunch I am a nervous wre...
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- My son also has/had food allergies and we have dealt with school issues. I just accepted the fact that accidents will happen when he sits next to others kids and we'd ...
- I also have a boy in Kinder with Food allergies. Before school even started I met with the teacher, school nurse and principal. We went over an emergency action plan a...
- Hi S....my son has food allergies also, AND he is a picky eater on top of that! So, I feel your pain for sure!! Anyway, what I have to do with my son is pack his snack...
Allergies
Asked by K.B. from Charlotte
on April 30, 2008
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My 16 week old baby has had bad eczema for about 7 or 8 weeks and I cannot keep it under control. I have tried many different ointments (aquafour, aveeno, vaseline, h...
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- Hi K., I have been down this road and it is not easy, but switching to formula is not going to be better for your son! Just be patient and keep trying the eliminatio...
- K., My children both have eczema sometimes. My oldest is a four yr old boy, he gets break outs on his face the worst and his arms and hands. The only baby wash or...
- My son is 18 yrs old now and developed eczema around the same age while I was breast feeding. I have had it all my life also. It sounds funny but i had to use nothing ...
Loaded Question and Kinda Long
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on May 22, 2012
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So I am asking this question because I see a lot of other questions, vents and stories that involve this subject and I just want to understand. I am not trying to off...
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- I have not had to deal with peanut allergies but I am allergic to almonds, bananas, watermelons, and some raw foods, the list goes on and on and on. I carry a bottle o...
- I'm not in favor of a school-wide ban. I know that may be an offensive comment to someone with a bad allergy, but that's how I feel. My kids took PB&J's for 6 years....
- i am seriously allergic to tomatoes, but i dont ask people to wash their hands after eating tomatoes.. i just ask that they eat tomatoes somewhere..else, so i dont end...
Allergies/ Asthma and Allergy Shots
Asked by S.D. from Richmond
on August 18, 2009
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My daughter who is eight years old and unfortunately taken after me with allergies. This particular Summer she has had a heck of a time. She has coughed all summer l...
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- I assume your allergies are airborne. That is hard! At least with food allergies, you can stop eating the allergen food and then you are fine. Regardless of what ki...
- I take Clear Lung, for me 4 tbs 3 times a day, if you'd like I ask ask my nurse practitioner for the dose for an 8 year old. It actually heals the lungs! http://www.na...
- S., I know you've gotten some great advice. I just wanted to encourage you with my personal experience. I've had bad allergies all my life and suffered with asthma ...
Products for Sensitive Face
Asked by M.L. from Houston
on September 20, 2010
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I hate to wear make-up because it makes my face and my eyes burn. I've tried so many products out there for 'sensitive skin' and just can't find one to work. Well, my ...
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- I have extremely sensitive skin, and with the help and advice of my dermatologist, I discovered inexpensive, simple products that worked wonders. I use the Cetaphil b...
- I see a lot of Arbonne and Melaluca. Perhaps those are good. I would bet they're expensive. I don't have much money, and I like www.acne.org for a sensitive face was...
- I sooo understand. My cousin introduced me to the Arbonne products for this same reason. I've researched, being a nurse, and now my teens only use Arbonne as well. T...
My Neighbors Son Is NOT Allergic to Peanuts, But....
Asked by G.T. from Rochester
on November 16, 2010
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My neighbors son is NOT allergic to peanuts. But a new boy that moved here about a month ago and was put in his kindergarten class is. There are 4 different kindergart...
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- How about trying a different type of butter. Are any others allowed? Almond butter, sunflower butter, etc? Many schools don't allow peanuts at all because someone M...
- I would have her explain that apparently peanut butter sandwiches is the ONLY food this child eats. ( Btw, kind of hard to believe. A favorite, maybe but the ONLY?) ...
- Not to be judgemental, but you want to isolate this new boy from his friends so your friend's son can have a peanut butter sandwich? There are alternatives to peanut b...
