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Advice from Moms with Kids W/ Peanut Allergies

Earier this week we found out my 13 month old has a peanut allergy. The experience was pretty scary, but now she's doing great! We are armed with EpiPens and Benadryl incase of any further contact with peanuts, but just wanting to hear from other moms if you have any great tips, reccommendations, or info. I might find useful. Her pediatrician has been great and given us really good advice and she will be seeing an allergist and getting blood work at 2. Thanks for the help!

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Calling Moms of Children with Food allergies....what Is Your School's Epi Policy

Hi Moms: My son has a peanut allergy. Like many of you we carry and Benadryl, epi pen and albuterol inhaler everywhere. No problem, I just carry a bigger bag.:) Here's my question: I signed my 5 year old son up for a very reputable camp this summer. Their allergy response policy is unlike any I have ever encountered. His allergy action plan calls for Benadryl, epi & inhaler in that order if needed. The camp will ONLY administer the epi pen. They will NOT administer Benadryl and he has to self administer the inhaler. I find this to be...

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