Skin & Bodycare: Epi

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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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Electric Razor/epi-things for Hair Removal

Ok, this summer, I am already tired of shaving my legs every day! So, today in Target I saw several "epi" type hair removers. I only remember the epi-lady in the late 80's and early 90's, and how bad everyone said it hurt! What I would like to know is has anyone tried one recently and what did you like or didnt like about it? Or electric shavers for women...Do they really shave close and do a good job...etc? Thanks so much you awesome Moms! Stace

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Newly Diagnosed with Peanut Allergy - HELP!

My daughter was just diagnosed with a peanut allergy. We had started a month ago with a dot of peanut butter on her lips and no reaction. So, we moved up to a cracker with a very tiny amount of peanut butter spread on it - again, no reaction. She then had peanut butter ritz crackers - up to 4 at a time - again, no reaction. Then, one day, she had peanut ritz bitz crackers - a whole bunch of them, and she had some dots on her cheek and one on her chest. When I called the pedi, he said to stop all nuts and get her tested at Children's. We...

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