Stressed About Navigating Food Allergies?

Stressed About Navigating Food Allergies?

Knowing Your Needs Will Help You Figure Out Your Resources

Are you the proud parent of a child with food allergies? I hope you take comfort in knowing your child has joined the ranks of 1 out of 13 kids managing food allergies, and the numbers are ever increasing.

Smart Allergy~Friendly Education Tips for Managing Food Allergies

Allergy Awareness Class for New Moms at St. Als

Being in the classroom and sharing ideas for managing food allergies is my number one passion.


Thank you to St. Alphonsus Family Center for allowing me to present, once again, to the new moms in their 'Baby and Me' group.    


At this point of infancy, many parents aren't even sure if their newborns will have food allergies.  Recent statistics state that 1 in 13 individuals have food allergies.  In a classroom with 14 moms and their infants, it is inevitable that at least one of these families will find themselves managing these challenges in the near future. 

Some of my favorite resources to share~

My hope is that my positive motivation and attitude will encourage others to realize that they, too, can handle living with food allergies.  The key is knowing what products and resources are available, locally and nationally.   


Participants enjoyed a fast-paced, information packed 40 minutes and some fun free items and certificates from WOWButter, SunButter and Rudi's Gluten Free Bakery.  

A huge thank you to other supporters such as Allerbling, Lauren's Hope and Rescue Shot Case for sending marketing flyers for participants to see.  The tangibles really help families realize what options are really out there! 

Allerbling - A Durable Alternative to the Traditional Medic Alert Bracelets

I have spent some during the past few months checking out the options available for allergy awareness bracelets for kids.  I am impressed with the many possibilities out there. 

Allerbling Review from S.A.F.E.

One of the newer products which drew my attention was the Allerbling Food Allergy Awareness Bracelet.  I think this one would be very appealing for younger children.
I recently received my Allerbling kit which included: 

• 2 bands (2 different sizes)
• 1 medical cross
• 8 most common food allergy charms 

Like many bracelets, it can be customized to your child's particular allergies. 
Unlike many other bracelets, you personally can customize the band as your child's food allergies may change.  Your child has outgrown eggs?  Just pull out the symbol.  They gained fish?  Just add on the symbol. As my kids would say, "EASY PEASY".
If your child manages more than 4 food allergies, you won't be able to include them on this bracelet.  Then again, you will run into similar problems with most medical jewelry, if you manage multiple allergies.
The bands are not made of the typical metal often used for medical jewelry.  You will find the soft, stretchy material makes the bands comfortable to wear, easy to put on and stay on.  The colors are eye-catching, the food allergy charms are clearly marked, and the symbols are easy to discern.  The charm in the center of the band is the traditional medic alert symbol. 
For more information, contact:  Allerbling or at hello@allerbling.com

You can also follow them on their  Allerbling Facebook Page for promotions.

Allerbling^TM donates a portion of the proceeds from every kit sold to Food Allergy Initiative, which is committed to improving food allergy awareness while raising funds to find a cure.  

 

If you're looking for a durable and easy to identify food allergy medical alert bracelet, this just may be what your child will be willing and enjoy to wear! 

My active, energetic son loves his!