Customer Reviews

The Peanut Allergy Handbook: A Guide for Parents

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I received a copy of this book to read from my mom. She read a review about "The Peanut Allergy Handbook" in an allergy magazine here in the US - the review was great so she ordered the book. My neice has a severe nut allergy and I thought I was taking pretty good care of her whenever I looked after her. After reading this book - I now take a lot better care of her and she is SO much safer. All I can say is... this book is a life saver!!

My son is nut allergic and I have struggled daily since he was diagnosed. This book was so informative and helpful when it came to me needing to leave him anywhere but with me.

I love how it can be personalized for him and that it included a space for his picture and pages where I could make notes about his own allergy.

I wish I could give this book a six out of five. Seriously, everyone needs one!

As the aunt of a nut allergic child - I had really never understood the problem. My own children don't have this allergy so I just didn't get it. My sister has a copy of this handbook and MADE me read it.

Now I get it. I recommend this book to anyone who ever has or will have to care for a nut allergic child. I know that the bright yellow page with the instructions for how to use an epipen as well as all the personalized information will be very comforting whenever I have her kids.

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.

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

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!

This is an awesome book. It is a must have to teach family members, babysitters, etc. the severity of food allergies. It also has a section explaining how to use the epi-pen. I leave it to read with whoever will be carrying for my peanut allergic daughter. If you're dealing with peanut allergies - just buy it!

Great book for those just learning to deal. Very informative and helpful. Also a quick read without the typical medical jargen that most books on this subject contain(after all we've already read that a 100 times).

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.

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.