Kids and Allergies

 ....surprise, they're allergic... Kids and allergies can be scary especially when it's something you didn't know they were allergic to.

My little ones, unfortunately, both have allergies. 

My daughter who outgrew her egg allergy at 2.5 years old has a mild nut allergy to peanuts and cashews (pistachios too since they're related). We've known about her nut allergy since she was a toddler so we have avoided those nuts since. We found out about her cashew allergy from eating pesto! Apparently the "cheaper" pestos use cashews!

Recently, when we were out eating with friends at a cafe, my daughter tried a spinach pie. She's had spinach pie before and has had no reaction, however this pie had some sunflower and pumpkin seeds on it. After eating a few bites she started complaining her throat was bothering her, she couldn't swallow and tongue was itchy.

I didn't have any anti-histamines with me but we went down the block to buy some from the pharmacy. Thankfully, there was one just down the street. After she had it with water she was feeling better. (The pharmacy staff were also very helpful!)

Later that night, she threw up everything she had eaten. It was a delayed reaction :(

I asked for her to be tested for seed allergies and we found out she is allergic to pumpkin seeds. Now that we know, we can avoid this and inform her school as well. 

I'll definitely remember to bring some anti-histamines for emergencies on our future outings.

It's nice to have a Vegan Grocery store and cafe in the city to find some allergy friendly snacks and treats! Check out my past blog on the Goodstore.

Don't forget your snacks! (Allergy friendly for kids who have allergies!)

Volca Cafe

Hantverkargatan 8, 112 21 Stockholm

Thank you to Volca Cafe who sent me the ingredients of the Spinach pie right after I contacted them. They even said to let them know if there's anything else they can help with!

Their coffee and snacks are amazing! So check them out if you're in Stockholm :) 

Goodstore

Åsögatan 116, 116 24 Stockholm