What can I do for my son to ensure a safe tick or treating experience. We just found out that he has a peanut allergy after he had a few bites of peanut butter and jelly for the first time. He didn't like it thank god so he only had a little bit. An hour later he started coughing had a few hives and his breathing was a little bit labored. He has been eating Salerno butter cookies which could have possible nuts in the factory. I don't give him many packaged foods and luckily he hasn't been eating many with possible peanuts in them .So I don't think he is severely allergic but enough to stay away from the obvious . Should I let him trick or treat? Could he have a reaction to just touching candy that could have had peanut butter on it like a peanut butter cup opened in the bowl next to something someone puts in his bag? I was considering going to the neighbors and giving them safe things to put in his bag :)What are some safe treats for him ? Any help would be wonderful!
L. it would all depend on what your child is allergice too. I know some kids are allergic to peanutbutter but they can eat like processed peanuts, or eat something that peanuts have touched and not have a reaction to it. You will probably have to experiment, just make sure you have the pen or benydrl with you. Good Luck
My son also has a severe peanut allergy. Last year we took him trick or treating. Before hand I bought a bunch of candy that he can have, so when we were done, I checked his candy and switched it. He did ask for some of the stuff he can't have, I just let him know it had peanuts and would make him sick, but this candy was okay. He even asked a neighbor if the candy she gave him had peanuts. My sons levels are off the charts, but I try to let him do everything the other kids do. Don't let your childs allergy stop you from doing fun stuff! If you ever need to talk, let me know.
Hi L....My daughter is 3 1/2 and she also like your son has a peanut allergy/sensitivity. I have an epi pen that the Dr. prescribed for us for just in case. Before I let her go out trick or treating last year I explained to her that before she can eat any of the candy and goodies that she receives mommie has to check all of it first to make sure that none of it makes her sick. I made her aware that she is unable to have anyting with peanuts in it because it makes her sick and that I will make sure that she gets lots of really nice treat anyway. She had a really nice time on Halloween...at their age Halloween is more about the concept of running around from door to door and getting the goodies, and not so much about eating them. So just make sure that you tell your little ones that you have to make sure that you check both of their bags before they enjoy any of the goodies they receved to make sure that it's all safe for them to enjoy.
Good luck to you and hope your little angels have a nice Halloween.
M.
First and foremost, if the dr. diagnosed him with a food/peanut allergy, make sure to have an epi-pen and benadryl on hand at all times. He should also be seen by an allergist to see if he has any other food/nut allergies. My children do not have food allergies but I have several good friends whose children do and it can be scary. Sometimes the offending ingredient is in foods that you would not suspect. You ask if he could have an allergic reaction by being near - time will tell just how allergic your son is. One friend's daughter can eat items which don't contain nuts but are made in the same manufacturing plant as nuts... my other's friend's daughter is highly allergic and developed allergies to shellfish later on in life. You have to train your child very well to NOT eat ANYTHING until it is sorted. As far as Halloween...your call. Personally, I would allow them to trick-or-treat but it really is your comfort level and how well your children will follow the rule of NO candy until sorted. Safe treats - I always like sm. bags of fish, mini (unpopped) popcorn, and there's always stickers, spider rings. They are still pretty young so...they won't miss much. Halloween may be a lot of fun for them on a smaller level - they may still be scared of all the monsters that they will see! Good luck!
