New York Nanny Center » allergies http://www.nynanny.com Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:40:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.2 Allergies and Lil’ Ones http://www.nynanny.com/health-fitness/allergies-and-lil-ones/ http://www.nynanny.com/health-fitness/allergies-and-lil-ones/#comments Thu, 29 May 2014 03:40:48 +0000 Lindsay Bell http://www.luckylildarlings.com/?p=1873   Read more (...)]]> Having toddlers that are just learning how to talk makes it difficult to understand when something is wrong; I ran into this very situation this weekend while in Ohio visiting family. One of my twins broke out into hives that looked like large welts.

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Being in a new environment and around tons of new people sometimes is bittersweet. Baby skin is super sensitive so you never know when it might not agree with newness. I particularly worry about allergies when it comes to introducing new foods, so I have a tendency to stick with something that works.

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I don’t want to shelter them per say, but I am trying to keep my sanity in check. I am half tempted to ask the doctor for a prescription for an epipen just in case…or as discussed at my routine twin mommy lunch today- just sit in your car at the ER and try peanut butter for the first time. That’s normal, right?

-Courtney Bell is a Sitter2Mom, sister of BFC President, Lindsay Bell, and mama of two beautiful twin girls. 

]]> http://www.nynanny.com/health-fitness/allergies-and-lil-ones/feed/ 0 Finding a Way to Deal with Food Allergies http://www.nynanny.com/reviews/finding-a-way-to-deal-with-food-allergies/ http://www.nynanny.com/reviews/finding-a-way-to-deal-with-food-allergies/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:50:15 +0000 Alison Gore http://www.luckylildarlings.com/?p=1226   Read more (...)]]> Do your lil’ ones have food allergies and struggle with how to deal with those allergies? For some lil’ ones it can seem ostracizing and lead to feelings of loneliness, confusion and the idea that being “different” is bad. For one grandmother, food allergies became the motivation to write a special book for her granddaughter. Joyce Grace wrote Lily Finds a Way in 2011 for her granddaughter but was urged to publish her book because this is a topic that many families deal with. One of our sitters, Joyce’s niece, introduced us to this fabulous book as one of her go-to ways for talking with children about their allergies.

Lily Finds a Way is an adorable book about Lily the fairy who is allergic to sugar, which is a necessary part of the Fairy Dance. Readers join Lily on an adventure to discover how she can participate in the Fairy Dance despite her allergy. Children with allergies can relate to this book and Lily’s determination to participate and not miss out on anything in life. Lily is an inspiration for children with allergies as she discovers that having a food allergy doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy life, it’s about finding a way to participate in activities and finding a balance. For families with food allergies, this book is an excellent way to show how with a little determination and creativity, your lil’ ones don’t have to miss out!

While all children can certainly relate to Lily’s adventure, Joyce has recently written another book with a male lead that may appeal more to your lil’ boys! Contact Joyce (jagwrite@me.com) for information about purchasing a signed copy of Lily Finds a Way ($10 + $1.50 for shipping) or to learn more about her upcoming book!

 

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