toddler allergic reaction and Benadryl

[Anonymous]

A neighbor told me casually about her child's first encounter with some food that immediately made DC break out in hives and face swelled up. The mom said she had some Benadryl in the house and andministered quickly. So which of the many forms of Benadryl? is there a pediatric liquid form? What about the dosage? if you have experience with this, please let me know what to keep on hand "just in case." thanks

[Anonymous]

We gave our 2 yo 1/2 tsp of Children's Benedryl when he got hives, per our dr.'s advice, to help with the itching.

[Anonymous]

I had a feeling that DS would be severely allergic to a food someday, based on previous near misses, so I kept a bottle of liquid pediatric Benadryl on hand in the kitchen.

I don't recall the exact amount that I administered the day he eventually did react to peanuts, but it was at least double the dose on the side of the bottle.

[Anonymous]

I've given my toddler, who seems to be a little walking allergy, Benedryl a couple of times when he got hives on his face from something he ate.

Here's the dosing chart by weight: (dr. sears)

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/t088800.asp

[Anonymous]

There is a pediatric allergy medecine available at CVS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a feeling that DS would be severely allergic to a food someday, based on previous near misses, so I kept a bottle of liquid pediatric Benadryl on hand in the kitchen.

I don't recall the exact amount that I administered the day he eventually did react to peanuts, but it was at least double the dose on the side of the bottle.

Is this per your doctor's instructions? Just curious because I'm trying to decide when to introduce peanuts and what to prepare for.

[Anonymous]

My son has some mild food allergies, so I'm holding off on peanuts, and won't do it until I talk to the pedi. I want to know exactly how to do it and what to do if something goes wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
I had a feeling that DS would be severely allergic to a food someday, based on previous near misses, so I kept a bottle of liquid pediatric Benadryl on hand in the kitchen.

I don't recall the exact amount that I administered the day he eventually did react to peanuts, but it was at least double the dose on the side of the bottle.


Is this per your doctor's instructions? Just curious because I'm trying to decide when to introduce peanuts and what to prepare for.

Sort of; I actually figured it out on my own, because DH and I are allergic to a lot of things; and DB had had some very very mild reactions as a older baby to things like strawberries, mangoes and so forth. So that's why I had an inkling that a big peanut butter sandwich at 14 mos. or shrimp cocktail wasn't such a wise idea for our family. And that's why I bought the Benadryl to have on hand.

When I did start giving him peanut butter at 3 years (later than the ped said I could, FWIW) the first 4-5 times were fine. But the 6th time he had an anaphylactic reaction with throat and mouth swelling.

My free tip of the day is, if you are worried, do not make your first peanut introduction by way of a granola bar on a woodland hike or on the Mall somewhere at night. Test it at home, during business hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
I had a feeling that DS would be severely allergic to a food someday, based on previous near misses, so I kept a bottle of liquid pediatric Benadryl on hand in the kitchen.

I don't recall the exact amount that I administered the day he eventually did react to peanuts, but it was at least double the dose on the side of the bottle.


Is this per your doctor's instructions? Just curious because I'm trying to decide when to introduce peanuts and what to prepare for.

Sort of; I actually figured it out on my own, because DH and I are allergic to a lot of things; and DB had had some very very mild reactions as a older baby to things like strawberries, mangoes and so forth. So that's why I had an inkling that a big peanut butter sandwich at 14 mos. or shrimp cocktail wasn't such a wise idea for our family. And that's why I bought the Benadryl to have on hand.

When I did start giving him peanut butter at 3 years (later than the ped said I could, FWIW) the first 4-5 times were fine. But the 6th time he had an anaphylactic reaction with throat and mouth swelling.

My free tip of the day is, if you are worried, do not make your first peanut introduction by way of a granola bar on a woodland hike or on the Mall somewhere at night. Test it at home, during business hours.

Thanks. I know you're not a doctor, but did the Benadryl help with the anaphylactic reaction? I know they can be life threatening. 15 month old has had some rash type reactions to foods so I'm a bit concerned about peanuts.

[Anonymous]

if your child experiences any signs of anaphylactic reaction go to the ER asap!! Give benadryl and get in the car or call 911. if you think it's likely your child will have this sort of reaction (as I was) go see an allergist and get an epipen right now.