Category — In the Press

“Grand Seal of Approval Pick of the Month”, Grand Magazine, August 2009

STATkids was awarded the Grand Seal of Approval Pick of the Month for August 2009 from Grand Magazine, the online magazine for grandparents.  Click here to preview this online magazine and to read about the award given to STATkids.

On May 13, 2009, STATkids products were reviewed by Your Mama Reviews during Food Allergy Awareness Week. Click here to read the full article and about one mom’s experience with managing her son’s food allergies.

“Resources to help manage kids’ food allergies,” Cookiemag.com, February 2009

On February 10, 2009, STATkids was named among the “Best websites for managing allergies” on Cookiemag.com. Our wristbands, allergy alert stickers, and lunch bags were all listed as products to help parents and kids get by. Click here to read the full article.

“Products to Keep Our Children Safe,” Susan Heim on Parenting, January 2009

On January 28, 2009, STATkids was featured on Susan Heim on Parenting with a focus on our Lunch Bags. Susan said, “If your child is allergic to peanuts, wouldn’t you feel better knowing that he had a “peanut allergy” lunch bag and wristband so that others will immediately know not to give them a bite of their peanut-butter cookie? These are great products that help to give parents peace of mind.”

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“The Best Backpacks, Age by Age,” Parents.com, July 2008

In July 2008, STATkids was listed among “The Best Backpacks, Age by Age” by Parenting.com. “Does your kid have a food allergy? Make everyone aware with this bright backpack. The display window holds a customized allergy warning, and for a little extra, you can add your child’s initials. Bag is 10.5 x 13 x 5 inches.”

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“Wheezing Hits Younger Siblings More, Study Says,” The New York Sun, May 12, 2008
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“Food Fright, Stat Kids Allergy Gear,” DailyCandy.com, April 7, 2008

On April 7, 2008, STATkids was featured on DailyCandy.com.  Here is an excerpt from that article:

“The colorful wristbands, lunch bags, and backpacks allow you to clearly identify allergies or health issues so kids are protected when they’re out on their own. Cherry red silicone bands are waterproof, comfy, and fit small toddlers. Backpacks and lunch bags have display windows for health info. Travel fannypacks provide easy access to keep EpiPens, inhalers, and emergency medical info.”

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Earnshaw’s Review – September 2007

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ALLERGIK ID RELAUNCHES AS STAT KIDS™ TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS HEALTH CONCERNS

Philadelphia, PA (July 10, 2007) — AllergiK ID, a company initially created to help parents identify and protect their food-allergic children, has broadened its mission. After countless requests from parents of children with various health issues, among them Diabetes, Asthma, Seizure Disorders and Celiac Disease, AllergiK ID is, effective immediately, STAT KIDS™ (www.statkids.com).

Robin Davison, founder of STAT KIDS™ commented: “For us, simply letting teachers know our son had a food allergy was not enough. What keeps him safe is the constant reminder of his specific food allergies. From its inception, the goals of our product line were to quickly and clearly identify kids by their specific food allergies and keep life-saving medication accessible at all times.” [Read more →]

The Philadelphia Inquirer – May 15, 2007
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