Dining Out with Food Allergies
We all know that preparing every meal at home for your kids with food allergies, day in and day out, can be a daunting task, however as parents of kids with food allergies, we often times gotta do what we gotta do to ensure our kids safety and well being. But hey, even allergy moms […]
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Sunbutter Monster Cookies: Peanut/Tree Nut/Sesame Free
Our friends at Sunbutter had the brilliant idea of collecting recipes from none other then their own fans and even created the Peanut Free and Tree Nut Free Fan Favorite Recipes Book out of the recipes collected. Below is one of our favorite recipes from the book, the Sunbutter Monster Cookie recipe. You and your kids […]
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And the most common asthma trigger is…
As parents and caregivers of children with allergies and/or asthma, it’s so important that we educate ourselves as much as can to help keep our asthmatic children safe and healthy! So here is a little test for you… As you probably already know, identifying what your child’s asthma triggers and helping them avoid those […]
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5 Facts About the Peanut Allergy!
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a peanut allergy? As parents, it’s natural to try to scour the web to find as much information as possible about this scary health condition. Luckily, we rounded up the top 5 facts about peanut allergies that you may or may not know about already: Peanuts are actually […]
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Why Is Wearing An Allergy Bracelet so important.
I started AllerMates after an incident with my food allergic son’s preschool. One of his buddies, who had multiple food allergies including a dairy allergy, was given a dairy snack by his teacher. He had a severe allergic reaction, and I started to think about how easily that could have been my son. I set […]
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Teach Your Kids the Allergy Safety Rules
I’ve always said that allergy safety starts with education and as parents we are our children’s first and foremost educators, and that eventually a child’s first line of defense will ultimately be themselves. So while you are busy watching and monitoring every single thing that your young child consumes like the amazing mama hawk that […]
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Sunbutter Fudge
Fudge. Oh how I love thee. You are a special. You are indulgent. And you never seem to get old and boring! I’ve always felt a twinge of sorrow for my child with severe nut allergies when we’ve had to pass on the fudge. But alas, no fudge passing will be needed here! We found […]
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Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
We can’t seem to get enough of recipes by Elaine Gordon. Here’s another winning recipe that even kids with food allergies can enjoy. It’s not only free of the most common allergens, but easy to make and oh so healthy too. Tis the season for Butternut Squash Soup! This ultra-simple recipe doesn’t require that […]
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Allergens in Turkey?
For individuals or parents of kids allergic to common allergens such as DAIRY, SOY, CORN or GLUTEN, did you know that you have to be careful when purchasing and eating your traditional holiday turkey. Why? Because, turkey may not mean just turkey. That’s right! Gluten, dairy, corn or soy could be in your bird! Most […]
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Holiday Cooking FREE of Nuts, Eggs, Dairy, Gluten & Soy
It’s hard believe but the holiday are ALMOST HERE ! How is that even possible? It feels like it was just July moment ago! Yet here we are… the season of family, celebrating and E-A-T-I-N-G is upon us. Home cooked meals, desserts and those of so gracious food baskets – just the thought brings a smile […]
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Kathy Thornburg’s Top Tips for Families Living with Food Allergies
This month, we welcomed a guest blogger to AllerMates to discuss her personal experiences raising a child with food allergies. Learn a little bit more about Kathy Thornburg’s story and look for some beautiful photography she took of her adorable children wearing AllerMates gear! Life…it never seems to go quite the way you had […]
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Teal Pumpkin Bites Recipe by SunButter
On Halloween, teal pumpkins are placed outside of homes to alert trick-or-treaters that there are allergy-friendly candies or non-food items available. Because of this, teal pumpkins have become a symbol of acceptance and unity for kids with food allergies, which is why we love this tasty (and adorable!) Teal Pumpkin Bites recipe by SunButter: INGREDIENTS: […]
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The Return of Auvi-Q!
About 7 years ago when I was just starting out in the business, I exhibited at an allergist convention at the insistence of our allergist, who had just seen the first samples of AllerMates accessories for kids. I dragged my husband, my sister, and my best friend to help me set up and work […]
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Who is Responsible For Allergy Fatalities?
We recently stumbled upon a tragic story about a peanut allergic teenage girl who was accidentally given a snack at camp with visually undetectable peanut butter. Despite using three EpiPens to treat the allergic reaction, Natalie Giorgi passed away in the arms of her parents, who happened to be at the camp that day. The camp was […]
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EpiPen-the battle continues!
In case you have been hiding under a rock or busy traveling to the moon, you may not have heard about the battle currently waging between EpiPen carriers and the company who manufacturers them, Mylan. So here’s a little recap…. Right in time for back to school madness, the pharmaceutical company and manufacturer of […]
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Back-to-School Checklist
Kids may already be back in school, but it’s never too late to double check that you’ve done everything you need to do to keep them safe this year. Instead of scrambling to figure out what needs to be done, just take a look at this helpful checklist designed for parents and kids with food […]
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Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut Free Soft-Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
There’s nothing that says home quite like a chewy, warm, oatmeal raisin cookie. But, if your kiddo has food allergies, enjoying these tasty treats may be impossible–but not anymore! Eating by Elaine has graciously allowed us to share this vegan, gluten free and nut free soft-baked oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. Bake it at home and […]
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Tips for Baby Safety Month by ConsumerSafety.org
At AllerMates, we are dedicated to keeping kiddos safe at all times. Even though we focus on protecting kids with health conditions such as allergies, asthma, and diabetes, we are always looking for general safety tips to pass along to our community of parents, teachers and caretakers. That’s why this month, we partnered with ConsumerSafety.org […]
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Back to School Safely! Six ways to safeguard kids with allergies
August signals a bittersweet time of year, when summer fun is ending and the kiddos go back to school. For some parents, the return of routine and the peace and silence that fills the house is welcome (very welcome indeed), but for moms and dads to food allergy kiddos and children with other health ailments, […]
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Back-to-School Recipe: SunButter Breakfast Bars
The new school year is right around the corner, which means kids are going to be hitting the snooze button, scrambling to grab their books and rushing out of the house in a hurry. Kids won’t have time to sit down for breakfast, so give them one of these peanut and tree nut free SunButter Breakfast […]
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8 Helpful Tips for Traveling With Kids With Allergies
It’s official! We are right in the middle of the blissful days of summer, which means one thing for many families – it’s the perfect time for traveling. Although many parents look forward to family vacations, no one I know enjoys the endless planning and packing that precedes a good trip especially not parents of […]
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FluMist… Not For This Season!
When the FluMist was first introduced, it seemed like parents’ prayers had finally been answered! Any parent who has ever seen their child panic over the thought of a needle understands what I mean. What more could moms and dads ask for than a pain-free flu vaccination in the form of a nasal spray?! (Although […]
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Allergy-Friendly, Kid-Approved Recipe: SunButter Snails
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your kids this summer? Our friends over at SunButter have come up with the perfect solution: head to the kitchen and make these allergy-friendly SunButter Snails together! Don’t worry you’re not actually making snails, but you are making a top 8 allergen-free, nutritious snack that kids with […]
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Why is Wearing an Allergy Bracelet / Medical ID So Important?
I started AllerMates after an incident with my food allergic son’s preschool. One of his buddies, who had multiple food allergies including a dairy allergy, was given a dairy snack by his teacher. He had a severe allergic reaction, and I started to think about how easily that could have been my son. I set […]
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No Bake-Energy Bites! Allergy-Friendly and Healthy Treats!
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for treats for my kids that are not only allergy-friendly but healthy as well–not to mention easy to make. Oh and of course delicious, too! I realize that having all of those qualities is a lot easier said than done so when I was approached […]
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