| View Larger Image | The Peanut Allergy Handbook: A Guide for Parents | Paperbackby Sheila Rusnell-Newton (Author)
| List Price: | $14.95 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Peanut Aware Inc. | | Page Count: | 101 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 01, 2004 | | Sales Rank: | 677,908th |
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Product Description
The Peanut Allergy Handbook has been described as "as vital as your EpiPen"- it is an invlaubale tool for parents and caregivers of the nut allergic child. It provides all necessary information in a simplified manner - great for caregivers, grandparents and others to understand. The Peanut Allergy Handbook has many sections that can be presonalized for each child, including photo, medical information, contact numbers and emergency instructions. This book is a must have to keep your nut allergic child safe. This guide for parents provides essential information on: - becoming nut free at home - anaphylaxis and how to treat - how to read labels, and terms that are used for nut products - dealing with manufacturers, restaurants and airlines - how to educate others so they will understand - keeping safe out of your home environment - support for families - future of peanut allergy |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 9 reviews)
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As the author indicates, this book is written based on fear. This book did more harm than good. by Sara Steinbauer (Philadelphia, PA)  1 Stars
February 06, 2008
As a mother of a son newly diagnosed with a peanut allergy, this book did more harm than good. It is written, as the writer admits, out of fear. Yes, this is a dangerous allergy and great caution needs to be taken, but fear is not the answer. Parents and children need faith, support, and strength when confronting this challenge. There is no information in this book that is not found on the Web or in related books authored by medical professionals.
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Too general by SP  2 Stars
July 26, 2007
I have an infant that was just diagnosed with peanut allergies. This book was highly recommended - but I have to wonder if it was only by people with no common sense. There is nothing in this book that common sense doesn't tell you. And where the author has the opportunity to supply details or action information that can be used, she fails to go that extra step. The author repeatedly says to supply a list of "alternatives" to peanut snacks to other parents, but doesn't share what those alternatives are! She says peanuts are hidden in all sorts of items like common body creams and shampoo but doesn't list any brands! Thanks, Sheila for your taunting tone of, "I did the research and want to wave it under your nose, but you can't have it!" This book was a waste of money and a waste of the 20 minutes it took me to read it. Not worth the time and effort I put into tracking it down. I need real information I can use to save my child's life, this book didn't help.
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Great resource by Kristine Al-rashidi (Oregon)  5 Stars
January 23, 2007
Great handbook for parents, anyone that cares for your child. I gave copies to people that my son spends time with, or is in their home. My friends were amazed how much they learned and it started lots of conversations about topic
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Easy to read and share! by Tracey A. Flaherty (Michigan) 5 Stars
January 18, 2007
I have a nut allergic toddler and have read all of the information I could find. This book is the easiest to read. It skips alot of the whys and background info. It is great for a babysitter and for relatives who will be providing food for your child. I bought four copies and had all of our relatives read it and any prospective babysitters (and any future teachers). It helps them to keep your child safe and in the case of an emergency, tells how to recognize reactions and what to do. A must have!
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No new information by Online Shopper (Alabama) 2 Stars
January 09, 2007
If you have a child with a peanut allergy and you have already done your research, then this book does not contain any new information. If you are just starting to research information on peanut allergy then this book may be useful in some areas. It is not a big book and is not very long. The book does, however, give you the option to personalize it to your child (you write your child's name in the blanks)and gives detailed instructions to leave caregivers on how to use the Epipen and a place to put emergency contact information...but it is not worth the money. If you can get it used or for half the price...then it is worth it...Otherwise, type "peanut allergy" into Google and get the same info for free.
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