Would you label your child notifying they have allergies/ EpiPen?

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I went to a playgroup recently and they labelled my child with a sticker ‘I have allergies/ EpiPen’ which I was fine with. It actually made me feel more confident because I usually run around after her worrying on the inside about every crumb that’s around but this way people could see why I was watching dds every move!

It then made me think maybe I should buy some labels saying I have allergies/ EpiPen incase she was ever lost (hopefully never!) or if I wasn’t around or her medpac wasn’t with her.
If I were to, would I label clothing, bags, items?

Or am I being way too ott and throwing spotlight on my dd? I think it might be a good idea if people were aware when we are out in a small setting where there is food. She has plenty though and most of the main ones, wheat, egg, dairy, sesame, fish, nuts, peas, there are more but those are the main food groups.

I am ordering some name labels for clothes so didn’t know if I should add some allergy/ EpiPens in. What do you think, has anyone else done this?

Just adding she is 3 with speech delay and under assessment for autism. Oh and she’s just starting to have tantrums about wanting food that she can’t have/ is allergic to eg chocolate or cheesey crisps. Just when she sees in supermarket or others eating them, I don’t eat them in front of her!!

SOS bracelet ? They are recognised abroad as well as in the UK, I have allergies and wear one from time to time. You can get rubber band type ones too, with the allergy printed on them, which are good for children.

Would you loose a "3 with speech delay and under assessment for autism"?
I wouldn't label her unless very special circumstances. Maybe a bracelet?

Why not a medical bracelet? I have type one diabetes and wear one. Most people think it’s a watch strap at a glance but any medical professional or someone checking should I ever have a hypo world be able to recognise it (it says TYPE 1 DIABETES with a red medical symbol). I know you can get some that include a phone number.
I mean unless it’s emblazoned across her t shirt I’m not sure a clothing label would be where anyone would look, and that would be OTT.

Not generally no but if she’s in a kids party or somewhere she might access food that she’s allergic to then yes for sure. Not sure how tolerant of a med bracelet she’d be at her age.

Thanks everyone! I looked at the med bracelets but I don’t think she would tolerate it now but will do it when she’s older.

No I wouldn’t label speech delay and autism as it wouldn’t require dd to have immediate, potentially live-saving medical treatment but previously when we’ve been to soft play, children and adults have brought coffee, bread, cheesey crisps and chocolate into the no food area (inside the soft play), perhaps if they were aware of food allergies they might not bring them in.

I do agree that clothes label wouldn’t work as noone would see it but a label for kids parties and small settings around food should suffice.
That saves an order, thanks!

I think Shetland might have meant would you lose her rather than would you label with alerts for ASD/ADHD.

Sadly though, although you probably watch her like a hawk and have put in extra security measures at home, the chances of losing a DC with AuDHD are probably higher and they may not have a sense of danger.

apologies @ShetlandishMum @SleafordSods for misreading and misinterpreting.

Yes she runs everywhere and has no sense of danger which is why I thought maybe if she gets lost and doesn’t have her medpac then a sticker might help. Incase she accidentally ate something or was offered something and became unwell. Can’t tell you the amount of times she’s been offered chocolate cake and biscuits from other kind parents! She runs off in the supermarket when I am reading labels which is very difficult, or would run across car parks just as an example.

I mean, these are very paranoid ott what ifs or incase of but I was ordering clothes labels and had a moment of should I add these?! Never thought of it previously, only the playgroup last week sort of prompted me to think ahead. The clothes labels can only be stuck on labels so wouldn’t be seen as pp mentioned. I wasn’t planning to label across her clothing for all of the world to see but kids parties or close settings where we don't know everyone defo sounds like a good shout.

Are you using any kind of restraint when you’re out with her? It sounds as though you need it. Alternatively will she still fit into the trolley or can you order your shopping. Sainsbury’s used to have an allergy filter which I found useful or could you shop when she’s at Nursery/Preschool?

I think is actually pop a sticker name badge on her for parties so people know to watch a bit more carefully. And would get reins for when you’re out and about. I had a runner too.

You can get badges that alerts people that your child has an allergy or needs an epipen etc.

I had a note inside the front pocket of my daughter's bag detailing her name, my name and contact number as well as her dad's. That she has allergies so please don't give me food. She also has reflux so I included the name and doses of those medications.

I wasn't worried about her running off and she wasn't that sort of child but was concerned that if we had an accident or if I became unwell for whatever reason I didn't want her to be exposed and I thought that if something like that would happen they might check her bag for something identifiable.

Have you also come across the sunflower project which is a soft way of identifying yourself/your child might have other needs?

Agree with @SleafordSods. If your child is running off everywhere such that this is a concern, do you have/use reins with her? These are a totally normal safety tool to prevent young children bolting near roads etc. when it can be extremely dangerous if they get away from you. Apologies if I've got the wrong end of the stick here.