Childcare: Benadryl

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Kid with Not-so-severe Allergy Being Separated at School Lunch

A little background: when my son was a year old he got hives around his mouth after eating a bunch of French toast. I gave him Benadryl and washed him off...he was fine in 20 minutes. I took him to an allergist and my son tested positive for eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. At 2 yrs old, the allergist ordered a blood test, which came back negative for everything. I was thrilled...thought he could start eating those items. Nope. Allergist said blood test really just says he is likely to grow out of the allergies or that they aren't that severe....

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Infant and Benadryl

My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are a year old. I'm afraid to give him the Benadryl. Has anyone given their child who is under a year old Benadryl?

Preschool & Head Start

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Chicken Pox at Preschool, Concerned About Baby Brother

My 4 yr old's preschool just sent an email to notify parents that one of the kids there has been diagosed with chicken pox. My 4 year old is vaccinated, so not much worry there, but my 1 year old has not been vaccinated yet. His 1 year check up is actually set for next week. He is with us for pick ups and drop offs at the preschool, so he could have been exposed. Has anyone had a situation like this and did the virus spread in the school at all? My sons preschool also has daycare for babies and all the way up through pre-k. Has...

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Is the Saying True?

Hi! My name is J. and I am uncertain whether or not to expose my son to the...

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Infant and Benadryl

My 8 month old son weighs 16 pounds, 12 ounces and his doctor prescribed 1/2 teaspoon of Benadryl before bedtime. Everything I read says not to do it unless they are a year old. I'm afraid to give him the Benadryl. Has anyone given their child who is under a year old Benadryl?

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Sick All the Time!!

I am now 8 weeks pregnant and I am sick all of the time!! I am always...