Aunt's Precaution Dilemma Over a Niece's Suspected Peanut Allergy

An anxious aunt questions how her sister is handling a potential peanut allergy in her 4-year-old niece, choosing to treat exposures as potentially severe while awaiting an allergist. The piece advocates a supportive, proactive conversation with the parents—sharing what she’s learned about precautions, offering to help coordinate care, and proposing a simple plan—using a suggested script to start the discussion without judgment.