 When my son went off to camp for the first time just after his second birthday, I provided his camp counselor with two Epi-Pens®, Benadryl®, dosing information and an Emergency Action Plan. We discussed the symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction and practiced using the Epi-Pen® trainer. I supplied safe snacks for the times questionable snacks or bakery items were brought into the room, and asked that a note be sent home with the other campers to let them know there was a peanut and tree nut allergic child in the bunk (one of three, as it turned out).
A few weeks into camp, I walked my son to his bunk and his counselor, by chance, mentioned that they would be making trail mix. I was astonished that after all the preventive steps I had taken, it was all worthless. He would have experienced hives and vomiting at best. At worst, he could have gone into anaphylactic shock. The parents of two other peanut/tree nut allergic children in his bunk were equally horrified. After hearing many similar stories, I realized this frightening experience was not unique.
Not all food allergies are the same and what is safe food for one child can be deadly for another. STAT kids™ was born in response to the pressing need for heightened awareness and preparedness, and the lack of practical, age-appropriate products. After countless requests for our products from parents of children with a variety of health issues, including Celiac Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, it became clear that our strategy had a broader application and can be used to protect these children as well. In response, we have expanded our product line. Our dedication to the protection of children with health concerns is the driving force of our company.
STAT kids™ products raise awareness of each child's specific health issue and help to keep emergency information and medication accessible at all times, both of which are essential to promote children's health and safety. STAT kids™ is committed to partnering with both parents and school systems to provide the most innovative and effective tools to protect young children. |
