So, over the next couple of weeks, we are going through all the necessary preparations for school. MyItchyBoy starts this September but not before I seriously get my act together (I hope!). MyItchyBoy at school Prior to the end of the last term, I had the hour and a half meeting with the ‘inclusion’ person […]
Summer Sports Camp
Over the first two weeks of the summer holidays, MyItchyBoy spent 5 days at a local sports camp. The 5 days were spread over the fortnight as he is still only 4 yrs and I figured that with such a long day (8:30-16:00) he’d not manage every single day. I chose the camp as it […]
5 Treats for Allergic Kids
Caveat first: These are a selection of pre-packed treats that MyItchyBoy enjoys without any adverse reactions. This post in no way suggests that your child will be fine if they are allergic to any foods. As much as I like to ensure that MyItchyBoy has a good supply of fruit, vegetable sticks and healthy, homemade, […]
Our family trip to the London Allergy Show 2013
This year we made the trip to the London Allergy Show on the Sunday. We managed to leave on time, walked super fast to the station to find we were 5 mins early. The train was nice and quiet, apart from MyItchyBoy narrating the journey with his head glued to the window (not literally, you […]
Our adventure into a salt cave
We live not too far from a couple of salt therapy places, but have never actually been before. However, it has been a tough week or so for MyItchyBoy with his eczema and so I thought that it would be a good opportunity to give it a go. Salt therapy is something usually recommended for […]
Eczema friendly bedding: What I’ve learned so far
For a child with eczema, like MyItchyBoy, having the right bedding is key to a good night’s sleep. Tiredness makes an already itchy child more itchy and tired, grumpy parents will find coping with the daily trials of eczema harder than usual So, this is what I’ve learned (the hard way!) about bedding for eczema […]
Only good reactions to good music
Something a little bit different. I thought that I might introduce you to something that should only give you a good reaction. Each of these bands or musicians have personal experience of anaphylaxis and allergic reactions. Just sharing the love and joy of life when not having to worry about what you’re eating or touching. […]
Eczema Egg Challenge
So, did I mention, we can now give MyItchyBoy eggs? Well, when I say eggs, I mean we can bake cakes and buns and things and actually put real egg in. Yes, real egg, from chickens. It may sound like a trivial thing, but when they have been out of his diet for the past […]
Making others aware of allergies
Over the next few weeks MyItchyBoy’s nursery are covering the topic of food and healthy eating. I’ve asked if they could take the opportunity to introduce some food allergy awareness to the older children as part of this. Like many parents of allergic children, I feel concern about letting my little boy out into the […]
Chicken Pox 1, Eczema 0
The recent Easter holidays started well. We were lucky enough to visit some great friends in central Europe over the bank holiday. Then we returned to some sunshine, a nice family day out on the Tuesday before Husband returning to work on the Wednesday. Then it went downhill quite quickly. I’m all for Easter being […]