Parents of children who suffer from severe allergies know all too well how nerve-wracking it can be to send their sons and daughters to day care, camp or school and trust that they'll be safe in the event that they come into contact with an allergen. With this in mind, Baltimore mother-of-three Michele Walsh invented a product called SafetyTat.
Tired of having to write allergy alerts on her children's arms in case of an emergency, reports USA Today, Walsh came up with a line of stickers and temporary tattoos that enable parents to write down essential information including what it is their kids are allergic to and important contact information.
Allergy specialists have praised these types of products for their potentially life-saving qualities.
"Anything that can help educate the patient about their problem and continue to make them aware about it is helpful whether it's a temporary tattoo or a warning bracelet," said Stan Fineman, past president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, in an interview with the source.
If your child suffers from allergies, it's important to make sure that he or she is adequately prepared for the upcoming school year. In addition to scheduling an appointment with your physician, make sure you speak with teachers and school nurses to alert them to your son or daughter's condition. In addition to that, there are steps you can take around the house to keep your child's symptoms at a minimum, such as investing in hypoallergenic bedding to ensure that irritants don't effect them while they sleep.
