Mom's with Kids and Peanut Allergies.

Wiping hands in that situation would generally be enough. Sometimes, people (like me) can be so sensitive it's not. BUT, that's why people like me carry an epipen everywhere. You did what you could, and yes I believe that is perfectly appropriate. We still have to go out and public and not everyone with a nut is going to be able to wipe their hands, or have that on their mind. I protect myself by carrying an epipen and being very careful. Most with serious allergies do.

Very nice of you to think about it. Honestly, if I had a child with a life-threatening allergy, I would have supplies for this on hand when I went out in public. I would never expect the rest of the world to stop eating peanuts or wash their hands after eating them if I went to a park. You CAN'T keep everyone safe. It is the responsibility of the people with the allergies to have what they need to take care of it in a public place. Now if you had a friend's child over to your home, then having the peanut stuff put up and away would make total sense, because it is a non-public place and you are aware of what you need to do.

you cant always protect another child with nut allergies. its up to the parent to make you aware if their child has a nut allergy. my friends little one is allergic to nuts and i am very carefull around her and dont really worry unless im having a party where she could be in contact with nuts. i just remind the guest not to give that perticular child anything with nuts. when we have sleep overs with this child i make sure her mom brings her epi pen for the just incase!
when parents take their children to a public place they cant expect every person around them to abide by their rules. (the only thing i wish wasnt ok is smoking at a park but thats me). there are going to be picnics and such going on that may have nuts. the best they can do is keep their child away and make sure their epi pen is with them.

Yes, wiping her hands with a wipe is enough to protect the "average" child with a peanut allergy. Some kids have super awful peanut allergies and just breathing peanut dust can trigger a reaction. But that's really rare.

The typical child with a peanut allergy needs to be careful not to get peanut oils on their skin and then into their eyes/mouth/nose. So - wiping your daughters hands or washing them with soap is enough.

As a mom of a child with a peanut allergy - thank you! It's true that it's not the rest of the world's job to look out for my child, but it sure is nice when people are careful.

as the mom of a peanut allergy child....THANK YOU!!

Normally, my son triggers thru ingestion. There have been a few occasions, though, when he's triggered thru airborne. Really sucks!

& we do know it's airborne when he walks into a room & triggers!

Sooo, wipes are a good idea....& soap/water would be great, too. Thanks again!

Wow, if everyone was as cautious as you, cold viruses would be eradicated. Honestly, I WISH everyone was like this. I don't think "allergies" are caught by touching things that are contaminated with allergens. I believe it takes more than that so you did your part. : )

That is very nice of you to worry about it. But we are armed with our epipens in case something bad were to happen!!

my sister in law has a daughter very allergic to nuts and various foods. she told me about food and allergy network website
www.foodallergy.org

That was a VERY considerate and responsible act on your part. My son is allergic to peanuts and I thank you for that act of kindness. He most likely would have had a reaction if he had touched a swing or other object with peanut butter on it, so I would appreciate that act of kindness but I know that most people wouldn't even think of wiping off the peanut butter their child has smeared onto the equipment (by accident). It is a hell of a way to live your life with a child with such a scarey allergy. Having to carry around an epi pen all the time and freaking out in restaurants and parties. No fun at all for the family members either, everyone is on high alert all the time. Stressful :(.