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What do your kids/teens use to carry epipens?

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Boscoforever · 17/05/2021 10:05

One of my kids is 8yo and has a severe nut allergy, so we always have EpiPens.
He has recently started doing more activities, football, tennis, etc, and is very keen to always have his pens with a him-a a good thing!
We have been using Tupperware boxes. I see that there are insulated pouch things online, will order these. But I can't see him wanting these as a teen? I have teens and they seem to just tuff some money in their pocket and go.
What does your teen do with theirs? On nights out especially.
Thanks.

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NeedCoffeeToSurvive · 17/05/2021 12:18

My son doesn't have Epipens but I do, I use this

www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-clear-pencil-case/p/0317069

It's simple, small, cheap and see through so they can easily be seen by anyone who might need to look in my pockets / bag in case of an emergency.

roguetomato · 17/05/2021 12:31

I have 13 years old ds who carries epipen. He's still a bit young for nights out, so I also would love to know how older teens do this.
As for going out, he always carry his rucksack so he can carry his snacks and drinks since he can't just get things while out(multiple food allergies), so carrying a pouch with epipen in his bag is no problem so far.

PragmaticWench · 17/05/2021 12:34

DD is also 8 and has a bright orange pack for hers, lined with silver material that keeps it cooler in the summer. Obviously a bright medpac is a positive for other people to find in an emergency...but definitely not something she'll be happy with as a teen!

Curious to see what other people use for their teenagers.

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MegBusset · 17/05/2021 12:36

Mine is 14 and has one of the insulated bags for his meds (EpiPens plus inhaler).

He takes a rucksack usually, but last year went to a venue where no big bags were allowed. So we got him a cross shoulder 'man bag' - like a courier bag but smaller.

He will never be able to just go out with keys - phones - wallet unfortunately.

Sally872 · 17/05/2021 12:38

Following as my ds has epipens. Too young to go out alone but will at some point.

I expect by the time they are over 18 it could fit in pocket?
Perhaps a running belt so it is clipped on rather than carrying a bag. Not sure if that would be uncomfortable though.

MegBusset · 17/05/2021 12:39

Men's Casual Shoulder Bag, Oxford Small Cross Body Bags with Ipad Compartment and Adjustable Shoulder Strap www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LKGHY3F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KWAS6W2PTB1M7VW2XT47?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

This kind of thing. He'd rather die than wear a bum bag, but this seems acceptable

ViperAtTheGatesOfDawn · 17/05/2021 12:39

There's lots to choose from on Etsy, maybe get him to have a look and choose.

megletthesecond · 17/05/2021 12:41

Meg same. 14yo DS will always need a pouch or cargo shorts to carry his epi-pens in. I wish epi-pens were a little smaller tbh.

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