allergic reaction??? MOTHERS HELP! baby in jeopardy!?

Question

the little girl i babysit Ava, just turned one maybe a month ago. shes kinda chubby, and anyway, today was mine and the kids "bonding day" with their mother, so we could get to know eachother better, and the mother fed Ava (not her daughter, belongs to one of her friends) a vanilla milkshake and a peanut butter and strawberrry/grape jelly uncrustables sandwich for lunch. i was very nervous because i thought she could have a reaction. it was her first pb&j sandwich, and her first milkshake.

a while after, maybe 5 minutes, she was on a sugar buzz, screaming, bouncing, etc, adorable, but made me scared that she would crash later tonight,

what is the window for allergic reactions, what do i need to look for when i go over in a little while when i watch her, to make sure she dosnt have an allergic reaction of some sort.

help! im so worried about her! whats the time window for a reaction?

i didnt feed her, the mothers friend did.

i dont have access to a doctor or a nurse, or a pediatrician.

we meet up during the summer for bonding times, its just what we do. i wasnt watching her by my self, im just paranoied. she had the milkshake as a first time thing, she was born 6 pounds for peat sake! shes an average baby with thick legs and big adorable cheeks. in no way is she fat.

i dont have access to her doctor or a nurse, now, i dont have the records on hand, im at my own home now,

shes a year! not a month! geez!

Answer 1

This is a huge no no...as you know...but luckily it seems as though she has lucked out. Allergic reactions such as these will set in within 45 minutes...if there is no signs by then you are in the clear...

Answer 2

If it was serious, it would happen right away, especially the peanut butter, and you would know. Since nothing happened yet, it wouldn't be serious. Allergic reactions can show up a day or 2 later, that's why they say to wait a few days or a week b4 introducing new foods to babies. Since she's a year, i am sure shes had milk which means a shake shouldn't bother her. As for the peanut butter, that usually makes a reaction right away.

Other allergic reactions to things include, gas, constipation, hives, or itchy skin, etc, etc.
She should be fine do not worry

Answer 3

If you are in charge of Ava why did you let her feed her something you weren't happy about? As a baby sitter it is your duty to do what YOU think is right. I'm sure she'll be fine, but I get really annoyed when people do things with my kids behind my back. I only trust certain people with them, and there's a reason for that. Even if it's hard, I would have told the mother not to give her the sandwich or milk shake. Think about what would have happened if she did have a reaction, is it worth it? The mother would have blamed you if you were in charge, and if it were me, saying someone else fed it to her would NOT cut it. Well done on getting some info after the fact though.

Answer 4

normally an allergic reaction will occur within an hour. if she is past that then from here on out all that might happen is she might get a stomach ache. normally at her age though an allergic reaction would have been vomiting or swelling of the face and throat. but it looks to me like it's been over an hour so all should be fine. however you should have her mother leave you the number to the pediatrician from here on out!

Answer 5

Ok, first you shouldn't allow anybody to feed her that junk if you're taking care of her, do you have any authority at all??

Second, if you don't have access to a nurse or doctor, why do you want to know the symptoms?? Are you gonna take her to the ER or you don't have access to that either. Nonsense.

This is one of the reasons why I rather stay home and rent a movie than leaving my daughter with someone else...

Answer 6

Usually a child needs to develop an allergy over time.

I see now that the baby is one.
Most infants haven't developed allergies yet.

Allergic reactions can manifest within a few minutes to a few days. In testing babies for the first time with first foods, they shouldn't be given anything different for 3 days, so if there IS a reaction, you can tell possibly what caused it.

Unfortunately, Peanut butter and strawberries were both given, which cause potential sensitivities. If she has a reaction, you won't know which thing caused it.

Again, this is in newborn and baby, so I assume the child is too young to have an allergy.

Most cities have an "ask a nurse" phone number you can call to ask a nurse questions like that. I think the child will be just fine, but it doesn't hurt to ask a professional.

As a babysitter, the mother should have given you the names and numbers of her pediatrician in case of an emergency. THAT error alone could cost the baby her life....not the allergy.

And what does "chubby" have to do with it? Why waste your time mentioning that trivia when you are in fear for her life? It is getting harder and harder for me to believe you are worried. EVERYONE knows how to contact a doctor.

Answer 7

A one year old is too young for peanut butter in the first place. the reaction would happen right away.

My son is allergic to some foods and he will get anything from a rash to his moth swelling up, vomiting and trouble breathing.

Answer 8

I can not believe the baby was served a pb and jelly sandwhich..yikes..

pb is not recommended for children until they are at least 2...

and what is with the milkshake at her age??..

The poor babymust of been shaking inside full of sugar jitters.

For a reaction..with food, it doesnt take long tho...within 15 min of eatuing..something can happen.

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Answer 9

It would have happened already. She's probably fine. I would not worry about it. Although be careful when giving children milkshakes and peanut butter. Sometimes their little digestive systems can't handle it and it will give them the runs. . .

Answer 10

If she is going to have an allergic reaction it usually happens within the first few minutes after she has ingested something. I would watch her for at least an hour though just to be on the safe side.