Welcome to the complex world of being a Peanut Allergy Parent. Get ready to proofread food labels, get creative with meals, and constantly hold an Epi-pen close to your heart. This diagnosis is a turning point in your life and your child’s as there are a lot of adjustments to be made.
In such a new and oftentimes scary environment, there’s nothing more valuable than genuine advice from others who have experienced exactly what you are going through.
We asked our Facebook fans:
“What’s the number one piece of advice you would give a mom who just found out her little one has a peanut allergy?”
We were really impressed by the genuine outpouring of detailed advice, and we’d like to share a few popular ones with you:
- “What’s the number one piece of advice you would give a mom who just found out her little one has a peanut allergy?”
- We were really impressed by the genuine outpouring of detailed advice, and we’d like to share a few popular ones with you:
- “What’s the number one piece of advice you would give a mom who just found out her little one has a peanut allergy?”
The themes that were most prominent:
- Educate yourself
- Educate your child – education teaches them to be advocates and you will be more likely you are to trust them at school, play dates, etc.
- Don’t ever be afraid to speak up in order to educate those around you or fight for your child’s rights
- Read labels – even if you think you already know
- Carry an Epi-pen and Benadryl at all times
- Seek advice from other Peanut Allergy parents