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Question for Moms Who Must Carry Medications (Like Benadryl or Epi-pen).
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on November 7, 2011
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My three-year-old son has a couple of food allergies that require us to carry an Epi-Pen and Benadryl with us. I need it to be accessible, so I keep it in my purse or...
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- I carry my meds in a special makeup bag that is hard to get into--- I also keep it in a special zippered part of my purse. GL M
- I have to carry diastat for my son who is epileptic - it comes in a pen from, similar to an epipen. I have it in a zipped black case, inside my purse. I have a 3 year ...
- Hi Mama! Please don't take this the wrong way, but he is old enough to obey your directive to stay out of the bag. My daughter has had Type 1 Diabetes since age 19 ...
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...
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...
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.
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.....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Anxiety About Nut Allergic Child Starting School
Asked by T.F. from Kansas City
on March 28, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has a child with severe allergies that's nervous about sending him/her to school in the next year or two. I have a 4 year old son who is sev...
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- Most schools now actually have a peanut free alternative menu. You should ask the school about peanut free menu items and whether PB&J prep is done near or around the ...
- Hi T., I personally don't have this problem,but he school that my kids attend won't allow nuts or peanutbutter products if the children are allergic,I'm pretty sure. W...
- I think the most important thing is to EDUCATE EVERYONE he comes in contact with at the school and help/make them understand how important it is they do exactly what y...
