EpiPens Singapore : Private clinics that supply EpiPens.
Posted by Vicky on | April 26, 2013 | No Comments
here is a list of private clinics that supply EpiPens in Singapore – this is not an exhaustive list. This information came from Merck before they stopped distributing the EpiPens. Read more
EpiPens : Singapore EpiPen Jr shortage
Posted by Vicky on | April 26, 2013 | No Comments
The EpiPen lottery is still ongoing in Singapore. For those who need this lifesaving medical device, the stocks are again running low – with the EpiPen Jr supply being the most effected.
Merck is no longer the distributer for EpiPens in Singapore, and the license is currently being transferred to a new pharmaceutical distributing company. However, the license has not been transferred as of today. This opens up a broad question… are Mylan (the American manufactures) delaying the license transfer because to them the Singaporean market place is smaller and not as profitable as say the Australian marketplace, whose distributors were recently changed? Australia appears to have had no issues with their EpiPen supply. Has Singapore been put on the back-burner?
Even if the new company gets the licence transfer within the next 2 to 3 weeks, the stock will still take at best months to be replenished. The low level of stock will in turn effect the shelf life of the EpiPens and EpiPen Jrs that are available. Singapore will Read more
Hunt for the nut free Easter Egg
Posted by Vicky on | March 15, 2013 | No Comments
The hunt for a peanut and tree nut free chocolate Easter treat is over. Heritage Easter Bunnies are currently on sale, at the reasonably priced S$4.50.
Cadbury Splats manufactured in the UK (only!) are also tree nut and peanut free – not the traditional Cadbury Cream eggs though.
I have yet to find a dairy free chocolate alternative, but there is a really fun solution… Wiltshire has great chocolate moulds for sale, Read more
Trends for 2013 – Focus on food and healthy lifestyles.
Posted by Vicky on | January 2, 2013 | No Comments
Advertising agency powerhouse JWT has just launched their top 100 trends for 2013. Some of the emerging trends are focusing on healthy living, eating right and allergy awareness.
With an emphasis on lifestyle and knowing what we eat, this is a report that will resonate with families who are after specialist food and allergy aware products.
Sneezywheezy.com gives you the low-down, and highlights the relevant areas of interest!
Trend 4/100 Allergen-Free
As we know food allergies are on the increase worldwide. What may come as a surprise is that recent studies have suggested that as many as 1 in 12 US children may have a food allergy.
We will see ‘allergen-free” (foods that exclude the top 8 food allergens) becoming as commonplace as gluten-free. Hoorah!
Choice for the consumer is likely to increase as more brands build dedicated ‘allergen free” facilities for manufacturing – such as free from peanuts, tree nuts, egg, dairy, soy, fish and shellfish.
Trend 10/100 Bee Venom
Bee venom therapy, a practice dating back to ancient times, is experiencing a revival.
The practice is thought to help relieve conditions such as arthritis and MS. It is also thought to help improve circulation, reduce inflammation and stimulate immune system response. It is also being increasingly used in cosmetics.
Don’t stand in front of a bee’s nest though – you wont get the desired results! See a bee venom therapist instead…!
Trend 13/100 Chia Seeds
Already popular amongst core health food fans, these ‘superfood’ seeds are increasingly appealing to everyone. Their popularity is set to increase and increase.
The Mayans and the Aztecs enjoyed chia seeds – now they are being enjoyed in modern times. Rich in protein, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber they are the health food to watch in 2013.
Brands such as Nutrition Plus and Nature’s Path are adding them to food and beverages. Look out for Chia Seed wraps, Chia seed based cereals and health food bars.
Trend 25/100 Detoxifying Life
Detoxing, and we are not just talking about diet here, is becoming mainstream. As awareness and anxiety continues to rise, with Read more
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Fantastic Ikea Advent calendar – fill with your own gifts!
Posted by Vicky on | November 27, 2012 | No Comments
Getting advent calendars that cater to food allergic children can be difficult. Most of the chocolate advert calendars are not allergy aware, and the ones that are tend to be very expensive, especially here in Singapore.
However, it is no longer “bah-humbug” to finding an advent calendar that is both fun, and contains that all important treat to escalate your child’s excitement of the Christmas countdown! Ikea has saved the day!
Available for under S$20 (priced at S$19.90) is the Ikea Julmys advent calendar. This is one with a difference, each window is in fact a little box, an empty little box, so you can fill it with little gifts that are suitable for your child. The space of each box is quite generous. Here are our top 5 suggestions for filling the boxes: Read more
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Rise of The Guardians a review – a family film to kick off the Christmas season
Posted by Vicky on | November 25, 2012 | No Comments
Just in time to crank up the children’s excitement for Christmas, Dreamworks delivers Rise of The Guardians. This is a 3D animated film, which although visually beautiful has a plot that seems a little mismatched in places.
Jack Frost
The Man in Moon created all of the Guardians, to protect children from fear. He enlists Jack Frost to join the ranks, to help defeat the menacing and world-dominating wannabe Pitch (as in Pitch Black aka the bogey man). Jude Law excels as the villain, providing Pitch with a theatrical villainous flair.
Jack Frost (voiced by Chris Pine) is the hero of the story, struggling to find his identity and to be seen – literally. He has a great time igniting snowball fights and icy mayhem amongst children, but he wishes to have recognition. He after all provides Snow Day and loves a good snowball fight, but he cant be seen until at least one child believes in him and knows his name. This is something that the Read more
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Gardens By The Bay offers an alternative Halloween treat
Posted by Vicky on | October 29, 2012 | No Comments
If trick or treating is not really your thing, but you dont want to avoid Halloween altogether, then check out the autumnal pumpkin display at the wonderful Gardens By The Bay.
Decked out in all the colours of autumn in the beautiful (and cool!) Flower Dome, there is also a large “pumpkin patch” complete with wicker characters. Great for families with children too small to do the traditional trick and treating – and perfect for children with food allergies, there is not unsuitable candy Read more
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Peanut/tree nut free spooky candy for Halloween
Posted by Vicky on | October 29, 2012 | No Comments
Finding Allergy Aware candy for Halloween can be tricky in Singapore. Most of the candy offerings are peanut/tree nut containing, or include traces of them! The great news is that now children with peanut/tree nut allergies can safely eat their own “spooky candy”.
The Natural Company’s Halloween themed candy is stocked at most supermarkets, including Cold Storage. Children with peanut/tree nut allergies need not miss out on their own scary spooky sweeties! Read more
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How sneezywheezy can help you – how we helped a family move to Singapore!
Posted by Vicky on | October 3, 2012 | No Comments
Vicky from sneezywheezy.com
Sneezywheezy.com reader Viviane, shares how sneezywheezy has helped her family!
“Last year, when my husband and I were mulling the possibility of moving from Tokyo to Singapore, one of our most important considerations was how we would ensure that our then 30 month old son — who a few months earlier had been diagnosed with a peanut and tree nut allergy — would be safe.
We feared that food labeling for allergens in Singapore would not be on par with the information available in Japan, North America, UK and Australia so we were unsure whether we could find sufficient safe food for our son.
Also, we were uncertain about the level of awareness of allergies in Singapore schools and the availability of paediatric allergy specialists.
We were very lucky to find sneezywheezy.com which contained so much valuable information about life in Singapore with a young food allergic child. We took a chance and reached out to Vicky and asked her if she would mind Read more
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Martin’s Marvelous gluten free and nut free products are available in Singapore
Posted by Vicky on | October 3, 2012 | No Comments
There is a delicious and “marvelous” gluten free, tree nut and peanut free product available in Singapore.
Martin’s Marvelous crisps are not as they sound… they are neither chips nor potato crisps – they are more like a brittle, crunchy, oaty and yummy bread (think flavourful, oaty, seed full and delicious melba toast!).
What will be a welcome change for Allergy Mum’s looking to pad out a lunch box or looking for a light snack (for themselves or the children!), is that Martin’s Marvelous Crisp range is not full of sugar, and it is not a biscuit! It’s different, it’s tasty and it is healthy! Indeed as the packaging humorously points out “gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, guilt-free”.
There are 4 different varieties in the Martin’s Marvelous Crisp range:
- Pumpkin Seed Cranberries (so SO good I’m going to try the other varieties. Enjoyed by the whole family!)
- Rosemary lavender Read more
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