5 Yr Old allergic to EGGS?

Question

My 5 yr old brother is allergic to eggs. along with other things. The doctors say on a scale of 1-10 (10 being death) he rates a 9 1/2. He's also allergic to natural peanut butter (not store bought), shell fish, Nuts, mold, and something outside (found that one out while camping on an island... horrible.) He's a very active child. He'll be starting school in the fall. Everyone's been dreading this because kids share and accidents happen. He knows he cant have eggs, and is very good about it. We've had a bad past year. Our grandmother died of a Brain Tumor that she had for 5 years. (no one knew.... including her DR.) after that, a gas quad was bought for his bday in Oct. someone stole it out of the yard 2 days before xmas. Anyone have any Ideas about how we could make the year easier and more fun for him. He's wonderful and deserves to be happy. Please help.

Eggs seem to be in almost everything. he wouldnt know what has it and what doesnt since we've made everything without eggs. the doctor said if he didnt grow out of it by 2 yrs he proably wouldnt.

Answer 1

Pack his lunch everyday and express the importance of him not sharing his food with others and not eating others food. Just explain to him that it will make him sick and that normally it's ok to share, but he just can't share his food. If you make him fun lunches with fun snacks or get him a cool lunch box, I'm sure he won't mind.

Talk to the school (have your mom do this actually). Have her to speak with the cafeteria monitors, his teachers, the principal, and other cafeteria staff and have her to explain the severity of the matter. That way they can watch out for him.

Last but not least, talk to his classmates. Maybe a show and tell type thing. Explain to them that sharing their food can make him really sick so please don't share with him! He'll be fine!

Answer 2

Umm heres all that I can think of:

-Make sure his school knows about his allergies and warns other children not to bring food containing items to school, that should limit risk of reactions and also make sure that he is not left out of any activities involving cooking or with prizes such as chocolate.

-Plan something special like a holiday or a party mid year that he can look forward too

-Find alternate foods for him to eat so that he doesn't feel left out at parties or anything

-Find something that he really enjoys; playing sports, instruments, whatever and make it a regular thing that he can go to and have fun

Good luck! I have a sister with almost the same allergies, eggs, nuts, shellfish etc so i no how it feels!!

Answer 3

Hi There,
I feel for you, your brother and your family, all those things happening doesn't make for a very good year, thats for sure.
As for your brothers allergies I have an understand with that as well, my son had very bad milk allergies and I've worked with children with peanut, eggs, colouring. molds etc, it can be very VERY scary. I agree with many of the above responses. 1) educate yourselves about egg-free (allergen-free) diets, find lots of recipes ---they are out there 1000's of them just google recipes for an allergen-free diet, I bet you'll even find cakes, and cookies etc. 2) Make sure the school is Well aware of your brothers "special" needs, I've known schools that have had so many students that have similar allergies that they just put them all in one class (then all the parents understand-because they are going through the same thing). 3) Yes, make sure that he knows that its great to share with friends, just NOT food!!! in this case. I'm sure that he is and will be aware of how sick he could become if he was to eat the "wrong" thing---kids are smart, they remember stuff like that 4) I like the idea of a special "something" BUT it sounds to me like perhaps the whole family needs a break with some fun!!
5) Now here is the idea, that you may say "what the beep beep beep is she talking about" but please hear me out....
Really, Does your little brother HAVE to go to school????
Could he not wait a year (or maybe even more) and have a
positive year of health and well-being, of trips to the library and outings to the parks and lots of other stuff that he has enjoyed up to this point but involving "mom" or who ever has been watching up until now. Maybe swimming lesson, or skating or Tae Kwon Do, stuff that will round out his days and have him try different stuff in a secure way (not left at school for how ever many hours on his own with potential problems around). Maybe that way he could spend the year or so learning about his "special"ways and maybe with support he will be that much more ready the following year. Not to mention taking alot of stress on the family as to what is happening to him while at school. Like you said everyone is dreading it----Thats what I'd do leave it for a year (plus nobody says you HAVE to go to kindergarten)
Again just my humble opinion. But I've seen wonders from children that have been "kept out" that first year.

Absolutely the BEST of luck!!!

Answer 4

I am sorry about the loss of you Grandmother.

As for you brother, help him learn where those bad foods are, like in baked goods. Find allergen free recipes and have him help cook so he gets some control over his food. for show and tell he can explain to his class about allergies, or maybe a doctor could even come and explain about food allergies and not just have your brother singled out. Hopefully he will outgrow his allergies. That can happen!

Answer 5

i think of that eggs have protein. you're able to make him a great yummy breakfast of scrambled eggs with decrease-up peppers and cheese in them. If he wont eat that, you could tell him its what grown-united stateseat, and he may be the main mature, ultimate baby you comprehend. some thing like that, possibly. Or supplements are good. they have baby's character formed ones, that must be exciting for him. good success!

Answer 6

you have to be very very careful with him because i have heard of kids being allergic to peanut butter could even die just from being around it or accidently kissing someone who is allergic after eating some kind of peanut butter could have them die as well. Fun could involve video games, basketball any kind of sport could be fun and doesnt invovle eating.

Answer 7

whats one of his favorite places to go? disney land? 6 flags? take him somewhere special. maybe try some of his favorite activities?
i wish you luck!