Allergies?

[Sahm121]

I have a one year old with newly diagnosed allergies. I’ve had kids with allergies before but this one I’m starting to second guess if I can truly provide a safe environment.
allergies is to eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts. Parents say anything with eggs that are baked (like bread) is fine. That it’s not ALL tree nuts and the peanut shells in the yard leftover from the squirrels are fine (our neighbors feed the squirrels. Annoying at first but now we have the most fun observing the squirrels and occasionally even get baby squirrels with their moms! I blow the yard in the spring/summer before using it but when there’s snow I do find shells and it’s not 100% effective for me to walk around picking it up).

i keep asking parents for forms from the doctor and I get the generic one that says allergies to those three but nothing showing he passed the baked egg challenge or anything else.

am I missing something? Do allergist no longer give details?

[Blackcat31]

This is the form I’m required to have for allergies
Maybe you can figure out what info should be provided based on that….

https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserv...c/DHS-7736-ENG


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[Snowmom]

The peanuts in the yard would be a tough one to manage.
But the egg allergy (baked in ingredient) is a pretty typical allergy and can be managed fairly easily. I would require an action plan from the Dr before care resumes though. You want to cover your bases there and have everything documented for liability reasons. I assume you have an epi or an AuviQ for the child?

[Sahm121]

The peanuts in the yard would be a tough one to manage.
But the egg allergy (baked in ingredient) is a pretty typical allergy and can be managed fairly easily. I would require an action plan from the Dr before care resumes though. You want to cover your bases there and have everything documented for liability reasons. I assume you have an epi or an AuviQ for the child?

Yes, they gave me an epi which is why I was surprised that it didn’t come with the allergy action plan. Then they gave me the action plan and it doesn’t say anything about passing the baked egg challenge.

i think the thing that bugs me is that im
not sure they’re being 100% truthful. They said allergic to all peanuts and tree nuts but then sent a lunch with some type of peanut butter (ended up being walnut butter).
i would think the allergist would have a print out with directions? I can find tons online that explain what it means to pass the baked egg challenge and other allergy forms. This is at a big children’s hospital so I know they had to have provided something. Which is why it’s bugging me. What are they hiding and could it ultimately impact my daycare.? Is it an allergy or something they’re avoiding?

[fivestarday]

I have a dcg with severe allergies. I only serve food to all the kids that is safe for her when she is here. That's the only way I can make it through my day without being a nervous wreck. If the dcp are not being truthful and 100% transparent, I would term them. Not worth the liability. I get detailed updates from my dcg's mom about any allergy test she takes and any new information about her allergies--without ever having to ask! That's the kind of relationship the dcp should form with you. Anything less is dangerous.

[Alwaysgreener]

I have fried egg but not baked egg allergy. There is a chemistry change in an egg when it's fried versus when it is baked, I am not sure how they determine that, since I was never tested as a child but I can't hold down fried eggs but I can baked. I just had am allergy test last month and I was positive for all tree nuts and peanut expect for walnut and cashews.

I have a SAkid in care that has food allergies, I sent the food program form with the parents to the doctor office and he listed what he was allergic to and what to do. I avoid or substitute the foods he can't have. I have a medication release filled out Incase I ever have to administer Benadryl or the epi pen.

Do you have a form that you can require to be filled out? If not create one and require it to be completed. You could Google allergy forms and just copy it and put your day care name on it. Or BC just recently shared a doctor form, that might work.

You also have the right to request they sign medical release so you can talk directly to the doctor on the best care plan for the child.