Looking for some last-minute gifts? We've compiled a great list for PeanutAllergy.com! And because we give gifts all year round, we'll keep a link to this gift guide her on the WELLalarm blog, too--look for it in the right-hand column under "Topics."
Books
One of the Gang: Nurturing the Souls of Children with Allergies was penned by Gina Clowes, Founder of Allergy Moms, an
online support group and resource for families living with food
allergies. The book features accomplished individuals, from Robert
Wood, director of pediatric immunology at Johns Hopkins, to hockey
players and beauty queens, all living with food allergies.
Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children's Story of Peanut Allergies
is a children's book about the perils and triumphs of an elephant that
tells her life story of what it is like to live with peanut allergies.
The book is geared towards educating pre-school through 3rd grade
children, and has helped many adults understand peanut allergies as
never before.
Fun...and Safe
Peanut-shaped WELLcharms
are a sweet way to remind teachers and caretakers of your child's
condition. The charms link with WELLalarm's web-based medical alert
service. See also the cute Train WELLcharms!
Sassy bath products
are all nut oil free. The shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, and face
wash are made from organic honey, organic olive oil, and plant
extracts.
Cards
If you're worried about what happens when your child goes to a playdate without you, here are Allergy playdate cards. The cards are customized to include your child's name, birth date, allergies, EpiPen directions, and your contact information.
Beyond a Peanut food allergy awareness flashcards teach children and those who provide care for them about avoidance and staying safe with a TREE NUT and PEANUT allergy.
Safety Products
AllerGators
are T-shirts, wristbands, and other safety products designed to make
the message fun for kids with allergies. 10% of their profits go to the
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network.
WELLalarm iron-on labels
are perfect for small children on the go. They connect with WELLalarm's
patent pending web-based service that offers easy secure, 24/7 access
to your medical information from anywhere in the world. Tags can be
personalized.
STATkids
products are allergy-specific, age-appropriate wristbands, lunch bags,
backpacks, and posters that quickly and clearly identify children as
havin a peanut allergy. They are running a holiday special through the
end of December: 20% off all orders of $50 or more.
You can attach these personalized and laminated allergy alert tags to your child's lunchbox.
Tattoos With A Purpose are
temporary tattoos that alert of peanut allergies. Tattoos are sold in
convenient travel packs that have everything you need to apply the
tattoos.
Awareness Badges
are vinyl stickers, lunchbox tags, luggage tags, and medicine bags
alert care givers to your child's allergies. All come in cute,
kid-friendly designs. (Many thanks to Lorraine Burke of Arico Natural Foods, maker of casien free and gluten free snacks, for telling us about Awareness Badges!)
Allergy Kids carries its own line of med sacks, labels, stickers, wristbands, and other gear for kids with allergies.