Preschool: Epi
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Epi Pen ????
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter is allergic to peanuts and we just went and picked up her epi pen and I noticed that it exp in may 2007. That just doesn't seem to be a very long shelf li...
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- Hi C., two of my children have Epi Pens (one is a Jr)...yes, they do expire quickly..I think every 12 months. I know they are expensive and it is a pain. I was told ...
- I have an epi-pen prescription as well. My doctor told me to tell the pharmacy to make sure they had an epi-pen with an expiration date 1 year from when I purchased t...
- You should have at least a shelf life of one year and could be longer....take it back to the pharmacy......my daughter requires glucagon and I have had to do the same ...
Preschool Worries
Asked by S.S. from Port St. Lucie
on January 13, 2012
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My little one, age 3, is starting preschool tomorrow... and I'm starting to freak out!
He apparently has pdd, or pervasive developmental disorder. So he is going to g...
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- You can make the transition easier by hiding the fact that you are so nervous. Kids sense this. Put front the attitude that school is a wonderful thing and he is so ...
- You write that you hope this won't be traumatic to your son. In all reality, it's already more traumatic for you and will probably continue to be so. Stay strong for y...
- He will take his cues from you. Just smile, tell him he will have fun and you will be back to get him. If you are upset he will never leave you. I would hope that...
Looking for Peanut Free Preschool
Asked by T.C. from Portland
on June 5, 2007
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I have a four year old son with a severe peanut allergy. We held him out of preschool last year for his safety. We would like him to go to preschool this year. I ha...
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- Hi T., My 2 boys are enrolled at The Goddard School...off of the 192nd st exit from HWY 14. It is completely peanut/nut free. Good Luck! K.
- We have a GREAT preschool that is in Hazel Dell, "First Step Northwest". Not only is it peanut free it is organic. Class is from 9am to 11:45am. Please feel free to ...
- Hi T., My now 8 year old son went to a peanut free preschool for 2 years in Beaverton, so they do exist. They had a strict policy against any type of nuts for food...
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...
Peanut Allergy + Preschool in Tulsa
Asked by S.S. from Tulsa
on June 10, 2010
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Does anyone have a child with peanut allergy in Tulsa? I'm having Extreme difficulties finding a school that will work with me on this. My sons going to preschool in t...
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- My daughter went to the YWCA pre-k program at 19th and Lewis and they were VERY good about peanut allergies. Kids weren't even allowed to bring anything into the class...
- I am not in your area but also have a preschooler with a severe peanut and tree nut allergy. Food allergies are considered a disability and therefore, children with a...
- this will not be the response your looking for. It is not the schools responsibility to be nut free. Although having said that most schools are now to the point wher...
Snack Ideas for Preschool
Asked by T.J. from Seattle
on August 21, 2008
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I'm in charge of snacks once a month for my daughter's preschool. Due to choking hazards and food allergies, there's a long list of things we can't bring. We had orien...
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- TJ, I relate. Our son just finished his second year in pre-school and I am soooo happy that he will begin Kindergarten in two weeks. Snacks were a struggle for me to...
- Good snacks for preschool that seemed to be ok when I had to deal with probably the same long list you do are: Pirates or Veggie Booty, Mozzarella Strings (found in t...
- Just wanted to throw this out there... when my daughter was in preschool they made snacks easy about every 2 months I would get a list from the teacher what to bring.....
Seeking Preschool in Southwest Minneapolis
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on January 1, 2008
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I'm running out of time, and I have no clue where to even start looking for preschools for my son who will be 4 this summer. I live in southwest Minneapolis (near 40th...
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- My son turned 4 this September and has been going to Mayflower Preschool. He LOVES IT! He also has food allergies and they have been just great. They are a complete...
- You might want to check out Step by Step Montessori that is off of 66th street near Southdale mall in Edina. We live just off of 50th & Nicollet and it's conveniently...
- We have also had a very positive experience at Mayflower.
Enroll Child with Multiple Food Allergies in Preschool?
Asked by T.F. from New York
on September 30, 2009
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My son is allergic to about 7 things so far, including peanuts, dairy, wheat, fish, oranges, etc. We have to be extremely vigilant about what he is exposed to, and he...
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- I'm sorry you've run into some difficult schools. You've gotten a lot of great advice here. I am in lower Westchester and found a wonderful nut-free nursery school w...
- Our local Y has a no-peanut rule in the preschool (both my boys went/are going there). AND they will administer an EpiPen. The two with the severe allergy (this year...
- I understand your concern but even when he attends elementary school in a couple of years-they will not be able to administor epipen unless rules are different from wh...
Fear of Preschool with Child's Life Threatening Food Allergies
Asked by A.S. from Rockford
on January 9, 2009
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Hello - Our daughter has severe egg and nut allergies. I'm thinking ahead to the issue of preschool - looking for advice as to how you deal with this situation? Our da...
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- I am sure I am repeating info, but at our son's preschool there are no snacks allowed that contain certain ingredients. Do not think that the teachers will not help y...
- A., My son (now 4 1/2) used to be in daycare and is now in preschool. At both places, he is not allowed to even bring anything with peanuts in it to school. They ...
- Before you worry too much, you should talk to a few preschools about their policies. Childhood allergies are so common now that most preschools are well equipt to hand...
Seeking Info on Treating Allergies in Preschool Children
Asked by J. from Dallas
on October 4, 2006
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My 3 year old's pediatrician just prescribed Nasonex and Zyrtec on a daily basis for my 3 year old. His allergies are minor and have not really impacted his daily life...
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- Both of my children have allergies. My daughter has seasonal and my son has seasonal and food allergies. They both break out with eczema when they have a reaction. ...
- My 3 1/2 year old daughter has been taking zyrtec for almost a year now. We only give it to her every day when her allergies are the worst for her (Spring/Summer). Th...
- My whole family uses Mannatech's products. It is basically fresh freeze dried fruits and veggies in a powder form. It has CHANGED our lives!! We used to be a the do...
