Sweet Sensitive Baby Sammy from the Goldberger Company was created just for infants with asthma and allergies. She’s made of materials that are allergy-friendly and don’t contain chemicals that can trigger symptoms. She can be frozen, then washed to minimize dust.
US: $14.99 at Tuesday Morning Stores and www.amazon.com.
Canada: $14.99 at Winners.

Your little girl and her best doll friend can share a safe playtime meal. American Girl’s Allergy Free Lunch includes a healthy plastic lunch, smoothie, medical bracelet, allergy stickers, a pretend epinephrine device and a fun lunch bag. Great for getting kids to think about stay-safe strategies in a non-threatening way.
US: $28 plus tax, shipping at www.americangirl.com; site also lists retail locations.
Canada: $28 plus shipping at www.americangirl.com.

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Kids will have a thrill on a hill with the Yardboard, which surfs over surfaces from snow to grass and dirt. The board requires no boots or bindings, and is made from virtually indestructible BPA-free plastic. A great way to keep kids with asthma and allergies active. For ages 6 and up.
US: $99 at www.spoonerboards.com.
Canada: $119 at independent toy stores, visit www.stortz.ca for locations.

When third grader Savanah Groft dropped a few stitches crocheting a round placemat, the Pocket Disc was born. Now fair trade-produced in Guatemala, the cotton, colorfully patterned disks are great for games on the fly. There are two styles: sport ($16.95 US/$19.99 CDN) and, for indoor use, regular ($9.95 US/$11.99 CDN), with a wide range of patterns.
US: see www.pocketdisc.com.
Canada: see www.stortz.ca for retail locations.

Olli Lolli’s stylish Cargo Pants feature a specially designed pocket perfect for carrying an auto-injector or asthma inhaler. Made from 100% organic cotton twill, kids can balance style, comfort and practicality.
US: $49.95 plus shipping at www.ollilolli.com.
Canada: $49.95 plus tax, shipping at www.ollilolli.com.

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Babies will love this cuddly giraffe from Kids Preferred. Certified with the Asthma and Allergy Friendly® seal, it contains no harmful chemicals or irritants. Can be washed frequently. $13 US / $17 CDN, www.kidspreferred.com

Winter winds may be howling, but the Wee Enchanted Garden kit from Creativity for Kids brings the natural beauty of a spring garden indoors. Kit comes complete with grass seed, rocks and garden décor, including a whimsical gnome. $25.99 US, www.creativityforkids.com

Olli Lolli’s innovative Tyvek windbreaker features a handy built-in pocket just right for storing an auto-injector or asthma inhaler. Weather-proof Tyvek shell is fully lined with cotton jersey. Kids’ sizes XS-L. $79.95 CDN, www.ollilolli.com

Allergy-friendly cookies become action-packed with Ninjabread Men cutters from Fred. Made from food-safe ABS plastic and packaged in a colorful gift box. $13 US / $10 CDN, www.worldwidefred.com

Kids will roar about Divvies’ Divvisaurus egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free chocolate. This perfect stocking stuffer dino is hand-poured in a dedicated free-from bakery. Gluten-free; contains soy lecithin. $7 US/2.7 oz, www.divvies.com

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Sweet Dreams

Baby will enjoy the soothing sounds of the Lullaby Elephant from miYim. Made from organic cotton and free of chemicals. $19.99 at Sears. www.miyim.com

Make a Splash!

Bath time is fun when the Sassy Pull and Go Boat Bath Toy is in the tub. Stimulates motor skills and is BPA, PVC and phthalate free.
No batteries required. $5.90 US from www.thesoftlanding.com

Little Lamb

Toddlers are crazy about HABA’s Pure-Nature Cotti Pulling Toy, made of organic cotton. Polyester filling prevents mold growth. Removable wheels, machine washable. $25 US at www.maukilo.com; soon in Canada.

Cute Cuddler

The oh-so soft Velvet Pup from Build-A-Bear is sure to become a child’s new best friend. You’ll love it for the Asthma & Allergy Friendly™ certification mark, which means it has tested free of irritants or allergens. Washable, $16 at www.buildabear.com

Doctor, Doctor

What better way to ease a child’s pre-allergist visit jitters than to
take on the role of doctor? The Doctor Role Play Costume Set from Melissa & Doug comes with a jacket and face mask, stethoscope with sound effects, reflex hammer, ear scope, a syringe and a name tag for personalizing. $39.95 at www.mastermindtoys.com. In U.S., see www.melissaanddoug.com

Colour My World

For the young artist, Imagination Box Co. has a wide variety of recyclable and paintable cardboard toys. From castles to schoolhouses, to the Firehouse shown here, toys as art will encourage creativity. $15.95 US from www.imaginationboxco.com

World Travelers

Traveling with young children who have allergies is no easy task but that doesn’t have to stop them from learning about the world. With Little Passports your child will receive monthly packages from their friends Sam and Sofia telling them about a different country. Photos, stickers, activity sheets and access to online games are just part of the fun. Open up a whole new world for your little traveler. Prices vary per package. www.littlepassports.com

Today’s Craze   

If you haven’t heard of the latest rage amongst school-age children, we’re telling you now: Silly Bandz are non-latex soft bracelets that come in a variety (and we mean variety!) of shapes. Kids love to trade them and show them off. From Barbie to Justin Bieber, packs of 24 are $5.95. Widely available at retailers.
www.sillybandz.com

Nice Nails!   

Your little girl will go wild for the wide variety of colors of Piggy Paint, a non-toxic, water-based nail polish. Unlike traditional nail polish, you won’t smell a thing, even if you put your nose right up to the bottle (trust us, we tried it)! $10 for 15 mL bottle. www.stortz.ca. In U.S., see www.piggypaint.com

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