https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 09:22:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-peanut-allergy#post-2468954 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 20:52:19 +0000 Aria 2468954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: Thanks for your response, it was very helpful. I think my gut was telling me she needs to see an allergist, but it's hard when the doctor is telling me to just keep trying peanut butter in small amounts. I don't want to be the parent that thinks they know better than a trained doctor, but it just seems dangerous to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-peanut-allergy#post-2468678 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 13:34:05 +0000 yin 2468678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Both of my LOs are allergic to peanuts (among a big list of other food allergies). LO1 had a reaction when I first gave him a bite after he turned 1. He had redness around his mouth and started itching. I gave him some Benadryl, and he improved. We were already scheduled to get blood work done for other suspected allergies and also tested for nuts. The test came back positive, and we have avoided peanuts ever since. </p> <p>Keep in mind that you cannot predict an allergic reaction. Each reaction can differ, and there's no telling if the next time will be better or worse. 7 months after his first reaction to peanuts, he went into anaphylactic shock after ingesting peanuts. Luckily we had an epi-pen on us and we were able to figure out the signs quickly. He has had one more reaction, which also resulted in the use of an epi-pen and a scary visit to the hospital. </p> <p>I don't think he will outgrow this allergy anytime soon. We do visit the allergist regularly and get blood work done once a year to evaluate where he stands with his food allergies. His numbers for peanuts have gone down, so there is hope. Those numbers can go up or down, and his reaction to peanuts may be totally different the next time he ingests it. </p> <p>From my experience, I would recommend seeing an allergist. They will most likely do a skin prick test in addition to blood work. It's important to diagnose and have access to an epi-pen in case of anaphylaxis. It's best to be prepared in all cases. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/possible-peanut-allergy#post-2468654 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 13:01:12 +0000 Aria 2468654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first few times we gave our LO peanut butter there was no reaction. But about a month ago we gave her some and all around her mouth got red. I took pictures and mentioned it to our pediatrician at her one year appointment, but the doctor didn't seem that concerned. She said to just periodically give her a tiny bit and see what happens. I gave her a tiny bit a couple weeks ago and no reaction, but when we tried again today she got a lot of redness around her mouth. I'm nervous about trying again, in case her reactions get worse. </p> <p>If your LO has a peanut allergy, what happened when you introduced peanuts, and how were they diagnosed? What was your doctor's recommendation? Should I push to see an allergist? Did anyone's child outgrow it? Any other advice is appreciated, I'm feeling so nervous about this! Thanks! </p>