MG’s Allergy Log
May 4 2009 in Allergy Blogs, BAS Directory, Food Allergy by Ruth LovettSmith
Website:
http://allergylog.blogspot.com
Site Description:
Having a child with life threatening allergies is similar to being a lifeguard who is always on duty. I’m a Seattle mom working to fight food allergy hazards for my 3 year old daughter (MG). This site is where I journal our life with allergies and share the recipes I experiment with. I’m obsessed with making as many homemade foods (and household items) as I can to reduce allergy issues for MG.
Site Categories:
Blogs
Site Authors:
Lisita
City/Location:
Seattle
State/Province:
Washington
Country:
USA
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allergist said on July 7, 2009
That is cool logo.Just wishing many out there will come to join this great blog.
-Stephanie
Ruth LovettSmith said on July 9, 2009
Welcome Stephanie and thank you for your kind words.
christy said on July 21, 2009
Can you help?
I am the director of an early care and education program. We have a little guy who has extensive food allergies which we are very diligent about (we have several levels of checks and balances before any food is placed in front of the child). We’ve noticed recently that the child is having more episodes of rashes and we want to document/log what is happening around the time that these rashes are occurring to help discover the triggers…we are assuming they are environmental triggers.
Thank you!
Christy Smith
IU Campus Children’s Center
christy said on July 21, 2009
Me again, I forgot my question for you…we are looking for recommendation of potential environmental conditions to log (i.e. Time of day, location in classroom etc…). any recommendations would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Christy
Ruth LovettSmith said on July 21, 2009
Christy-thanks for stopping by and for your question. I will look into it, but please feel to post your question in our forums section where others will see it as well.
http://www.bestallergysites.com/forum/
Lisita said on August 23, 2009
Thanks for the comments about MG’s Allergy Log, I hope you find so useful information on my blog! I agree that the ‘Best Allergy Sites’ is a wonderful place for all us allergies or with a child with allergies to find each other and share ideas!
Lisita said on August 23, 2009
Ruth, it’s so hard to figure out where why random rashes & irritants occur. I don’t know about the child in your care but I do know that for my little MG it’s been a parade of random things that can cause random rashes and irritations.
a) Perhaps someone who ate nuts then touched her.
b) People who have pets at home who are around her in her normal environment. MG doesn’t have to go into a home of someone with pets to have issues with it since pet hair so easily sticks to clothes.
c) Sun rash and allergies with certain sun blocks.
d) Other environmental allegies. I know that here in Seattle this has been the worst year for those with seasonal allergies – especially grass.
I find that if MG has a skin irritant that I have to backtrack and take note of what we did. Taking notes can help you piece the puzzles together as there are so many different possibilites with each child. I always think I’ll remember but if I don’t write it down I too easily forget all the little details. Good luck!!
Ruth LovettSmith said on August 26, 2009
Lisita, thanks for stopping by. I think you meant to respond to Christy above. But thank you for your comments and response to her.
Lisita said on August 29, 2009
You are right, I did mean to write it to Christy. That’s what I get for trying to juggle computer time with toddler time. Thanks!