We are super excited about launching this amazing Wristband VERY SOON !!! You and I both know how important it is for our Allergy children to wear something, which would generally be a wristband, so that everybody they come into contact with like Teachers, […]
Airvax Air Purifier
February 7, 2017 by
We all struggle with Hayfever (airborne allergies) in our house and we live in Cape Town, which means during change of season and then generally throughout summer, we suffer badly with allergies because the wind blows continuously. What causes Hayfever? Hay fever is a type of allergic reaction. It happens when pollens and other particles in the […]
Allergy Friendly Restaurants
December 14, 2016 by
Summer and Holidays for most means more eating out, which under normal circumstances is a lovely thought. However when you have to take food allergies and intolerances into account it can make going on holiday seem like an endless nightmare !! We did a bit of research and found a few restaurants who claim […]
Summer Must Haves
December 13, 2016 by
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR ALLERGYKIDS SUMMER MUST HAVES as published in the super FLATWHITE ONLINE MAGAZINE. To read click here.
Sunumbra Sport Natural Sunscreen
December 1, 2016 by
Summer has arrived in full force and there is no pun intended as the South Easter is blowing a gale down here in Cape Town. The problem with the wind is that you feel cold but the sun is just a harsh, so sun protection is most definitely necessary. I have an incredibly sensitive […]
Orgran Gluten Free Flour
October 24, 2016 by
I decided I wanted to make my girls good old fashioned Macaroni and cheese. However, with a child who is dairy sensitive and a another who is gluten intolerant, I needed to find a flour that I could use to not only bake with but also make a White sauce with. Bring on ORGRAN […]
Kiddy-Calm Review
October 24, 2016 by
We were very excited when we were asked to review two Therific Naturals Magnesium sulphate bath products and just in the nick of time. The reason for that was my one 10 year old twin girl had contracted a stock standard Upper Respiratory Tract Viral infection which theoretically should have been over in two or […]
Hayfever Season
October 13, 2016 by
Unfortunately “Allergy Season” does not only happen in Spring. We all know what Hayfever Season means but do you really know what is sending your nose into a streaming spiral and your eyes into a watering , make up running catastrophe ? Pollen is probably the main seasonal allergen that causes the most “Hayfever” […]
Thinking about buying a family pet, Allergy Friendly Dogs do exist
April 19, 2016 by
You wouldn’t disown a family member over allergies, but many families forego their puppy parenting dreams to keep the family allergy free. Not all dog breeds trigger watery eyes and sneezes, however; some shed less, have less dander or don’t have any fur at all! If you love animals but hate allergies, you may be […]
Emergency Action Plan
January 9, 2016 by
Back to School Tips When Your Child Has Food Allergies Most children with food allergies are happy and attend school safely every day. That safety and happiness is the result of planning and persistence. A key to success is to work cooperatively with the school to form a partnership that will support your child […]
Sugar – how much is too much ?
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
So having celebrated Easter not so long ago and knowing how OTT I always go, I thought I’d do a little research because I have never had issues with my kids having a few sweets, but I am hearing more and more from parents about the […]
How much Protein is enough
July 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
When I found out that Jess was dairy allergic, I’m not going to lie……I panicked !!! I mean seriously what do you feed a child if you can’t give her milk or cheese or yoghurts !!! So I cried a little and then I realised that I need to do some serious research and […]
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