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Scary moment yesterday...
DS tested positive to eggs and peanuts with a blood test last summer. Both were very low, but he's has several reactions to eggs - scrambled, mayo and ranch - breaking out in hives. He has never reacted to peanuts even though I used to eat it while holding him and everything before we found out about the possible allergy. Anyway, because it's such a mild allergy, the allergist said we could keep giving the girls PB but to keep it on the table and wash their hands as soon as they were done. Within the last few days, DS has figured out how to climb on the kitchen chairs. You can see where this is leading. Both DH and I were zoned out yesterday morning while the girls finished their breakfast. All of a sudden, i realized DS had climbed in DD1's chair and gotten the last piece of English muffin...with PB. I flew over there and grabbed it. I'm not sure if he quite got it in his mouth or if it was just close. I gave him Benedryl and washed his hands and face, of course. I also had the epi pen on hand just in case. Good news is he was fine. Of course, now I want to just stop giving PB to the girls or anyone until we have DS retested. DH says since DS never reacted, he must not be allergic and I shouldn't worry so much. WWYD? Am i being neurotic? Or am I being too lax?
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Re: Scary moment yesterday...
Peanut allergies are scary. I personally do not have ANY PB or "made in a facility" products in my house. My LO is at the age now where he gets into everything food related. Nothing is safe. Not to mention if MIL or my mom is watching him and doesn't think to check the label.
Per my allergist - with every exposure to peanuts the body gets more and more used to it and knows how to react quicker. So what starts out as hives could easily lead to a ana reaction the next time.
IMO you need to either be a PB police and lock that crap up beyond toddler reach or make your house a peanut free zone. I know it feels like you are making the rest of you suffer but IMO it's worth the peace of mind.
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!
That is scary! I don't think you are being neurotic. There is no way to know how severe his reaction could be. You are just protecting your baby!
Is there any chance you could get your DD's to switch to Sunbutter or Soy Nut butter instead of peanut butter? I only have one child, so I haven't dealt with your situation of having other children who are already used to the allergen. My home is peanut and tree nut free. I feel that its important for DS to have a safe haven. We have to consider the allergy almost every time we leave our home, so I like to make our home a place where we don't have to worry about it. Another bonus of going nut free is that I don't have to worry that a babysitter or guest in our home will accidentally expose DS to something he can't have. Like I said, I don't have other children to consider, so obviously its easier. But, something to think about.
My older boys were never that in to PB anyway but I had it in the house because I enjoyed it. Then two days in a row DS#3 broke out in hives and I was trying to figure out why. Turns out I had PB on my english muffin both mornings then kissed him on my way to work. After that, I banned PB in the house.
If you need to replace PB for your older children you might try this. I haven't tried it yet but a friend swears it tastes like PB!
https://www.peanutfreeplanet.com/SchoolSafe_SoyButter_by_Hilton_s/182.htm
My twins are 5! My baby is 3!
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