In recent years, there seems to be a rise in the number of children who are known to have an allergic reaction to peanuts. In many cases this also applies to peanut butter and all products with peanuts included in the product. This is very important to be aware of if you are a nanny taking care of other folk's children. Taking precautions is of the utmost importance.
Here is a short list of important things to be aware of:
Peanuts Aren’t Really Nuts – Despite the name,
peanuts aren’t really nuts at all. They’re actually legumes, which
means that they’re part of the bean family. In some cases, those
who suffer from a peanut allergy may also be allergic to other
substances in the legume family.
Recognize the Signs of Exposure – Reactions to peanut
exposure in allergic kids can run the gamut of symptoms. After
eating or even coming into contact with peanuts, allergic kids may
begin to form rashes or hives, have gastrointestinal reactions
including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, suffer from respiratory
symptoms that include everything from sniffles to wheezing and
difficulty breathing, and cardiovascular symptoms that cause the
sufferer to feel faint or lightheaded.
Keep a Close Eye on Labels – Caring for a child
with peanut allergies means that you will have to read each and
every label on any food item that your charge plans to eat. Labels
that state that the package’s contents were processed in a facility
that also processes nuts should be treated as if they contain
whole peanuts; even a trace amount is enough to cause a serious
reaction in kids with severe peanut allergies.
In addition to these mentioned above, there are several other areas of concern. To see the entire listing and full details, please visit this article below:
I have a grandson with this allergy, and it is always a big priority for us to screen all food going on the table when he is with us. I know about this problem first hand, and the article linked above is a great place to start learning about Peanut allergies.
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