What was the inspiration behind MediMates?
The
inspiration behind MyMedimates (and AllerMates) was my handsome boy,
Benjamin. He is my middle child, and has severe food allergies,
seasonal allergies and asthma. I started my company when he was in
pre-school and I wanted to create something for kids to help protect
them and teach them about their health concerns on a level that they
could understand and even as a celebration of who they were.
What sets the bracelets apart from other medical alert bracelets?
For
the most part it’s our loving characters. I became the pioneer of the
kid friendly health alert accessory. Kids love colorful and fun cartoon
characters, and that is what communicates their allergies. It is such a
simple yet unintimidating way to communicate their health concern.
What are some of the great features of the cases?
Our
cases to hold epinephrine auto injectors (like Epi-pens or Auvi-Q) are
insulated and help protect the medicines inside. They also contain a
medical ID card making for even simpler instructions. I’m all about
making health concerns easier on the parents and kids. Many have told
me, that the characters and cute patterns also help make the experience
of having to carry serious medicine around at all times more comforting!
What
tips can you share for parents who are dealing with food allergies with
their kids, or with other diseases that require medical alerts?
Encourage
your child to wear a medical alert at a young age so that it becomes
second nature to them. It not only helps bring awareness to people
around them but also to that child. When they are old enough, make sure
that you are teaching them how to protect themselves. For example if
they have a severe food allergy – they should learn to always ask and
verify if a food is safe for them and they should always remember to
make sure their emergency medicine with them, just in case.
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