My son's baseball team had a day at the Rockies. I had a lot of anxiety about taking my children to a baseball game. We finally felt they were at an age where they could let us know how they were feeling.
We prepared them (they have become almost scared of nuts), talked about some symptoms they may feel if they were having a reaction, and how being aware would be important.
We were in the outfield (open air) on bleachers so we did not have arm rests. We wiped down the bleachers, and brought bags encase anyone around us was eating peanuts we had planned on asking them to put the shells in a bag.
My daughters hot dog fell on the ground so of course the "5 second" rule did not apply, but I am glad we went and that my son was able to share that day with his friends.
Have any of you with older children been to a baseball game? I was wondering how you felt about it, and if you had any additional safety tips to share.
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I'll be watching this topic with interest. We love to go to a baseball game or too (minor league stadium) every summer when we visit the US, but this year we have just discovered that the baby (16 months) has peanut allergy. So, I was wondering what to do-- I'd hate for the older two to miss out (okay, let's face it, I'd hate to miss out too) on this special family activity, but I don't know about taking the little guy. We could let the boys go with their grandparents and I or dh could stay home with the baby if necessary.
If he did go, he would probably want to be up and about, climbing on the seats, etc. I'm thinking that does not bode well. Of course, we could go and I could take him walking around, avoiding any peanuts or shells... I don't know. I'd love to hear more peoples' input. He has only had the one reaction (to peanut butter, just hives) and we haven't seen an allergist yet (we do have an Epi) so it's hard to know if he would react to contact or airborne etc. or what kind of symptoms he would have.
Kate
ds 1 2002 no known allergies
ds 2 2004 no known allergies
ds 3 2008 rx to peanut butter
Spain
Kate
ds 1 2002 no known allergies
ds 2 2004 no known allergies
ds 3 2008 rx to peanut butter
Spain