DS2 is 12 months old and anaphylactic for dairy. I am back at work now and for the moment, dp has reduced his working hours to look after ds2 whilst I am at work. The nursery that ds1 is attending refuses to accept ds2 because of the severity of his dairy allergy. We are therefore looking into the possibility of a childminder. However, at home we minimise risk of ds2's exposure to dairy because we no longer buy milk, make all food dairy free and apart from giving ds1 cheese sandwhiches and the odd yoghurt, there is almost no dairy in the house. DS1 has learnt to be very careful with milk products and even though he is only 4 he understands that this is important because he is egg/nut allergic. Other children though are unlikely to be aware and even well-meaning family and friends tend not to realise the care that must be taken. So, is it realistic to be able to get ds2 settled with a childminder or will there be a constant worry that he might have a severe reaction today?
Advice greatly appreciated from those who've been there/done that.
Thanks in advance.