Hi everyone, I was seeking out some advice or some tips from people that have a sesame allergy (bonus points if you are in Australia)
For some context:
I myself don’t have any allergies/eczema and have never been around anyone that has until I met my partner and we had our son. So this is so new to me!
My son since starting solids has had multiple allergic reactions and has had one very scary Anaphylactic reaction to sesame. We have been advised to withdraw anymore allergy testing until we are seen by an immunologist.
His allergies so far include:
Milk protein allergy ( exacerbates his eczema which is very severe)
Sesame ( Anaphylactic)
Suspected wheat and egg allergy.
Since he’s started on solids I’ve noticed even everyday spices all have “may contain sesame” and with some research it seems it’s a more likely a contaminant due to its static and the seeds can stick to machinery and its size can make it hard to keep away from other products. The allergies have caused immense stress on me especially since he was in nicu/intensive care for the first month of his life and feedings have always been a challenge for him. I don’t want him to grow up to fear food and have any bad associations with it.
My question is especially for sesame allergy
What have been your go to safe foods?
Is there any spice brands you would recommend that is allergy friendly?
What’s it like living with an allergy in terms of social situations?
First time mum here, first time EVER being around allergies and if you have any advice no matter how small I would love to hear it. I want to be the best advocate I can for my little one and make sure he develops a good relationship around food and can find ways to be included in social interactions like birthday parties ect without anxiety of having to be taken away in an ambulance ect.
All advice welcome!
Thankyou.