Easy, Healthy Kid Snacks

[migtig]

Ya know Bob, I was never allergic to anything until I moved to MD. :shrug:

 

[itsbob]

Me too. 125 food allergy deaths a year.

how many from bee or insect stings??

Of course those were probably bees that JUST pollenated peanut plants..

 

[Pete]

Give each kid a watermelon

 

[itsbob]

Ya know Bob, I was never allergic to anything until I moved to MD. :shrug:

I never had hayfever until I moved here..

My allergy to ibuprofen didn't rear it's ugly smelly head until I was in my 30's as well as my allergy to sulfa drugs.

I got nailed by a wasp at work (first time ever) and my co-worker asked.. "You aren't allergic are you!??"

I looke at him and replied.. "We'll know in about 30 minutes or so!"

 

[itsbob]

Give each kid a watermelon

 

[MMDad]

So......

We took my son to the allergist for his runny nose. The tested him for everything (ever hold down a four year old while the stick him with 54 needles?)

We found out what caused his nasal allergies, but they also said he was allergic to milk and peanuts. He has never had any sort of reaction to milk or peanuts, but he did have the skin sensitivity.

His pediatrician put the allergies in his school paperwork. Now the school won't sell him lunch.

 

[kwillia]

Peanut allergy is caused by an immune system malfunction. Your immune system identifies peanuts as harmful triggering the production of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to neutralize the peanut protein (allergen). The next time you come in contact with peanuts, these IgE antibodies recognize it and signal your immune system to release histamine and other chemicals into your bloodstream.

Histamine and other body chemicals cause a range of allergic signs and symptoms. Histamine is partly responsible for most allergic responses, including runny nose, itchy eyes, dry throat, rashes and hives, nausea, diarrhea, labored breathing and even anaphylactic shock.

Exactly, and each exposure results in a more immediate and severe reaction than the previous time.

The family of the 11 year old girl I know with this allergy didn't recognize she had a peanut allergy until her reactions worsened with each exposure. The first time they really took notice was when her lips tingled and swelled. Each additional exposure lead to more severe reactions and now she's at the point where she can't eat anything that has been processed in the same plant that processes peanut products. Now she's to the point where she goes into immediate anaphylactic shock. She keeps an epi pen on her at all times. The school has one on hand with her name on it as well.

BTW, this didn't show up until she was 10 years old.

 

[baileydog]

@ vrai.

I want that kitten in your av.

 

[Collette]

Of course there is.

Bring bottled water. That way you won't risk a lawsuit by killing some kid with food weirdness.

I really don't appreciate that kind of comment since my daughter has a severe peanut allergy and can die from it. Hope you never have to deal with this. We didn't ask for this, it choose us. Please be understanding of that kid because not being able to breath is a BIG DEAL!!!

Thank You.