Being a parent is hard enough.
Being a mother of a child with a serious peanut allergy is even harder.
Most mothers become over protective and are constantly afraid for their children.
Letting them go without your direct supervision may be difficult.
This is understandable as 0.
6 to around 1.
3 percent of the United States population has peanut allergy.
What is more frightening is the fact that your child might accidentally eat peanuts given by well-meaning but uninformed friends.
So what is a mother to do? Try to consider the suggestions listed below.

• Inform your child.
  Do not underestimate the power of young minds.
  This applies particularly to kids that have already experienced some reactions to eating a peanut.
  Explain the possibility of experiencing severe reactions.
  There is no need to explain to your child the mechanism of an allergic attack to peanuts.
  However, you may do so if the child is older or if you think your child can comprehend what you are talking about.
  
• Inform the adults at your child's school, daycare or play group.
  They would not know of your child's allergies if you do not tell them.
  Some schools are already equipped with handling these kinds of cases.
  In fact, several schools have outfitted their clinic with emergency allergy medications.
  
• Consider purchasing a medic alert bracelet.
  This is a simple bracelet inscribed with the type of allergy your child has.
  A bracelet such as this will be helpful during an anaphylactic attack.
  It will show anybody who comes to help that your child has peanut allergy.
  They will then be able to decide on appropriate actions to aid your child.
  
• Teach and inform your child on how to use an injectable epinephrine pen.
  Should your child accidentally consume a product with peanuts, then he or she will be able to administer the drug even without your presence.
  Teaching this to your child will also empower them in controlling their allergy.
  
• Read labels.
  The FDA has regulated product labeling in the US.
  This means that manufacturers are required by law to print all ingredients used in the manufacture of a product.
  Moreover, they are required to put in their labels any possibility of peanut contamination in their product.
  You might notice phrases such as "may contain peanuts" in the food label.
  Do not purchase any product with peanuts or its derivatives.
  

Taking care of your child with peanut allergy has become easier these days.
Other people are aware of this allergy and so have become prepared.
Nut-free products are also available commercially.
This offers a broader range of products which your child can safely eat or use.
Being informed and alert will save both you and your child from any undue stress.