We've got a peanut challenge in two weeks. My nearly 11-year-old has never eaten peanut. We've avoided it because of blood test results. We feell like it's time to find out the truth.
Our allergist suggested not using actual peanuts for the challenge as they can scratch the throat and cause confusion over possible allergic symptoms. I plan to bake something with peanut butter, however the allergist said it needs to be "a substantial amount". I'm thinking of putting peanut butter in my chocolate chocolate chip cookies. I also considered making peanut butter type candies.
I'd love to hear your suggestions!
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My allergist told me to come in with peanut butter and we did the food challenge with a teaspoon or so at a time. Peanut butter wouldn't scratch her throat and you'd actually have a better idea of how much peanut butter your kid is getting at a time.
Also, baking changes the proteins (and therefor, the reactions) to milk and eggs. Is it possible it will do the same for peanut butter?
Muddy buddies with chocolate and rice chex! We love the sunbutter version.
Did the blood test results go down over the years to instigate a challenge? Thinking of you and hoping all goes well. I hope someday to be doing a challenge for our son's milk and beef allergies.
Keep us posted.
Suzanne from Going Milk-Free at http://kidsallergies-goingmilkfree.blogspot.com/
My Nephew same has peanut allergy problem :/ thanks for useful post.
My Nephew same has peanut allergy problem :/ thanks for useful post.
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