You recently learned that you have food Allergic Children. Maybe you went into shock or denial at first. It is a common reaction, after all. However something happened recently that made you realize that you have to do something to protect your children better. It doesn't matter what happened, who it happened to, or even if it was just a nightmare! As long as you realize you can't deny the allergy any longer, you're making progress with dealing with the allergy. Here are some tips to help keep your child safe.
The first thing a parent of allergic children needs to do is to take a look at their kitchen. Any food that your child may be allergic to must be removed, especially if your child has a severe reaction - such as children who are allergic to peanuts. Even if there are no peanuts in the house, you should take a look at the ingredients in cereal, cake and bread mixes, and snack foods to make certain no peanut oil is an ingredient. While it will make going to the store last a little longer, it's not much of a sacrifice to protect your allergic children.
The net thing to consider is your child's daycare, school and babysitters. You need to make certain these people are aware of what your child can and cannot eat. While it's not easy to think of worst case scenarios, you should set out a plan of what to do in case your child has been given something that will be harmful for them. Make a list of what steps to take for your allergic children, who to call, where to go and what doctor to visit. Keep a copy of this list somewhere you will always remember, such as on the refrigerator or in a kitchen drawer, along with an Epi-pen or a dose of Benadryl.
Another way to help keep your Allergic Children safe is to create a network of people who will help prevent any exposure. This network will usually include anyone that takes care of your children on a regular basis, such as teachers, doctors, babysitters, and family. Even your children have to help prevent allergic reactions, assuming they are old enough of course. If you are traveling or going out to eat, the restaurants or hotels can be added to your network temporarily. Often times, they will go that extra mile to make sure your family's stay is fun for everyone.
The first thing a parent of allergic children needs to do is to take a look at their kitchen. Any food that your child may be allergic to must be removed, especially if your child has a severe reaction - such as children who are allergic to peanuts. Even if there are no peanuts in the house, you should take a look at the ingredients in cereal, cake and bread mixes, and snack foods to make certain no peanut oil is an ingredient. While it will make going to the store last a little longer, it's not much of a sacrifice to protect your allergic children.
The net thing to consider is your child's daycare, school and babysitters. You need to make certain these people are aware of what your child can and cannot eat. While it's not easy to think of worst case scenarios, you should set out a plan of what to do in case your child has been given something that will be harmful for them. Make a list of what steps to take for your allergic children, who to call, where to go and what doctor to visit. Keep a copy of this list somewhere you will always remember, such as on the refrigerator or in a kitchen drawer, along with an Epi-pen or a dose of Benadryl.
Another way to help keep your Allergic Children safe is to create a network of people who will help prevent any exposure. This network will usually include anyone that takes care of your children on a regular basis, such as teachers, doctors, babysitters, and family. Even your children have to help prevent allergic reactions, assuming they are old enough of course. If you are traveling or going out to eat, the restaurants or hotels can be added to your network temporarily. Often times, they will go that extra mile to make sure your family's stay is fun for everyone.
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