need some help with a peanut allergy

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I know this is OT but I am having trouble finding my answers elsewhere so I thought someonw could help me here. DD(age 2) diagnosed with peanut allergy and I am trying to find lists of things to avoid. There are a few things I can't find an answer about: Shea Butter,Coconut Oil, Lupine, Seasame Seeds or oil and Sunflower seeds or oil. I found some sights that say to avoid and others say not to. I did read something about hot dog buns...anyone know about that too? Thanks so much...it's so overwelming trying to figure this all out!
 
We found out that my dd4 has a peanut allergy when she was 18 months. It can be overwhelming at first, but you'll be a pro in no time!

www.foodallergy.org is a great resource
www.peanutallergy.com has forums that I check regularly. I like to get restaurant ideas/reviews there.

I've been told that there is a lot of cross contamination with bread, but it should be marked on the ingrediant label. My dd doesn't really like bread, so that's a little easier for me.
 
I have had anaphylaxis to peanuts my whole live. I eat coconut oil (and coconut) and sesame seeds/oil and sunflower seeds/oil regularly and have used shea butter without any reaction. That is not to say that your DD does not have an allergy to them, but just because she has an allergy to peanuts it does not mean she has the allergy to those other things, so as far as avoiding those things, you will need to speak to your doctor and see if she tested allergic to them, as she may well not be allergic to them.

As mentioned before, peanutallergy.com has a forum and is a great resourse.

I know it is daunting, but as you your daughter grows up, she will be so used to the allergy, avoiding peanuts will be like second nature to her. As you grow with her also you will become so used to living with the allergy it will become easier. I really do not have one bit of trouble living with this allergy, it really does not bother me and I seem to avoid them quite well (haven't had an anaphylactic reaction in 12-15 years). I am certainly careful about never putting anything in my mouth or on my skin that I have not read the label of.

That is another thing, many don't think of it when they are first starting out, it is not only things that you eat, its everything you put on your skin. I had a household cleaner the other day, that I picked up and it has nut oils in it, so you should read EVERYTHING you bring into your home. There are peanut oils in some sunscreens, lipsticks, foundations among other things. A few hidden names to look for when looking at ingredients are peanutamide, Arachis Oil, Loramine Wax, Food Additive - 322 lecithins.

All the best with it, it will get easier :grouphug:
 

We found out that my dd4 has a peanut allergy when she was 18 months. It can be overwhelming at first, but you'll be a pro in no time!

www.foodallergy.org is a great resource
www.peanutallergy.com has forums that I check regularly. I like to get restaurant ideas/reviews there.

I've been told that there is a lot of cross contamination with bread, but it should be marked on the ingrediant label. My dd doesn't really like bread, so that's a little easier for me.


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I know this is OT but I am having trouble finding my answers elsewhere so I thought someonw could help me here. DD(age 2) diagnosed with peanut allergy and I am trying to find lists of things to avoid. There are a few things I can't find an answer about: Shea Butter,Coconut Oil, Lupine, Seasame Seeds or oil and Sunflower seeds or oil. I found some sights that say to avoid and others say not to. I did read something about hot dog buns...anyone know about that too? Thanks so much...it's so overwelming trying to figure this all out!

Hi!
If you are avoiding tree nuts then Shea Butter and coconut products fall into that category. Unless your DD has a specific allergy to sesame or sunflower you should not have to avoid them. I have never heard of lupine being a problem for peanut allergy. If it comes up I'll let you know! PM with any questions.
 


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