Allergy UK has developed a number of product schemes which do just this, and provide the public with guidance when purchasing 'allergy friendly' products.
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Allergies
There are a lot of shops and websites giving a huge range of products and advice for kids with allergies. Have a look at our links to get started.
Super soft Clothing for Sensitive Kids and Sensitive Skin
Choosing clothes for a child with autism, ADHD and skin sensitivity conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, can be tricky. But there are companies around that make clothes with super-soft fabrics, that have no seams, that are great quality, and, most importantly, that your child will love. From baby soft clothing to autism friendly seam-free tops and pants click on our links to find what you need.
You'll also find links here to companies that make clothes specifically for children who wear braces and splints, or who use a wheelchair – this includes clothes for wheelchair-based sports.
Advice on Shopping with Autism or Behavioural Problems
Shopping with or for a kid with additional needs can sometimes be traumatic. Whether you're dealing with a full-on tantrum in the middle of the supermarket, or trying to get a wheelchair round a cute little craft shop, or finding clothes that meet your child's very specific requirements, an activity that should be fun can quickly become a nightmare. There are lots of things you can (and should!) do to make your life a little easier.
- Check out our accessibility page - here you'll find out how to check in advance if you can get a wheelchair around the places you want to go to.
- Shop online. You can buy just about anything you need from the comfort of your home. This means that shopping trips can instead become opportunities to enjoy time with your child, to develop their social, maths or literacy skills.
- When you're shopping online, you have some specific rights to protect you.
The National Autistic Society has some great advice about shopping strategies.
Allergy UK
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Asda
Shop online and groceries delivered to your door.
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Provides parents a great opportunity to buy & sell quality nearly new AND new baby & kids items at our markets from 0 - 6 yrs!
Easybelts
Easybelts, the belt for little hands. A belt that all children can manage, also ideal belt for those with disabilities and the elderly.
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We are the specialists in providing anti-itch eczema nightwear, cotton gloves and schoolwear for children and socks, tights, underwear and nightwear for men and women - all made from soft 100% organic cotton.
FitzKidz
Therapeutic footwear for children and young adults.
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Foodwise
Foodwise allows you to set up a very detailed profile of your needs - not just your allergies and intolerances but your preferences for additive free, vegan, fair trade, organic, freefrom hydrogenated fats etc - and to specify whether these are absolute requirements or just preferences so as to widen the choice of foods on offer. Also has recipes and skin care.
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Goodness Direct.co.uk
If you are shopping for gluten-free foods (coeliac), dairy-free foods, egg-free foods, wheat-free foods, yeast free foods, vegan foods, vegetarian foods, low cholesterol foods or would like to avoid caffeine then we have special shopping lists for you.
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imuDERM™ helps improve the day to day lives of children and young adults living with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions. These clothes keep you cool, protected and comfortable throughout the day and while you rest at night.
You'll find natural eczema creams to moisturise and nourish dry sensitive skin, safe solutions for laundry, Hopes Relief's natural alternative to steroid cream and pure soap products for people trying to rid their homes of synthetic detergents.
npower Energy Fund
Helps domestic customers of npower who are experiencing hardship and struggling to pay their gas and electricity bills regain a hold on their finances and become financially stable with the ability to meet future bills.
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Ocado
Online grocery shopping and delivery.
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Pimp Your Chair are a wheelchair upholstery manufacturer based in the Midlands. They can deliver to all UK Destinations next day* and most Destinations worldwide.
PYC Customer service department are on hand from 08:00 - 20:00 Mon-Sat to answer any queries you may have 364 days a year.
They help families of children with special needs or disabilities with clothing that you cannot find on the high street. The vests and pyjamas are especially helpful for with nappy users and children who strip, nappy dip or smear. They also help with comfort and dignity for gastrostomy tube or button users enabling easy access and protecting the tubes from being pulled out. Helping to overcome some common but embarrassing problems with beautifully designed, high quality modern clothing.
Safespaces supply custom made safe rooms and sleep areas for use in home, in schools, and for respite care and holidays. Safespaces products are for those with special and often complex needs including autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviours. They work closely with parents, carers, occupational therapists and other health care professionals as well as architects and design engineers. They can support you through every stage of the process from intial enquiry to design, installation and aftercare of your equipment.
Sainsbury
Online grocery shopping and delivery.
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Sense is a national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are Deafblind. They were established from a family support group in 1955 by parents whose children were born with rubella, and the experience, skills and views of families remain central to their work. You can see how they have developed over almost 60 years on their website.
Sense offers high-quality, flexible services across the UK, using skilled staff and a dedicated network of volunteers. They work with a wide range of Deafblind and multi-sensory impaired people, as well as those who have a single-sensory impairment with additional needs.
They work with children, young people, adults and older people with a progressive sight and hearing loss, offering a range of housing, educational and leisure opportunities. They also offer support to all Deafblind people in both the congenital and acquired Deafblind communities, not just those who receive direct support and services from them.
Sensory Smart Store
No itchy seams, labels, lumps, bumps or uncomfy clothes allowed!
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Specialists in funky organic and bamboo kids clothing. They make "Clothes to feel good in, clothes to feel good about."
Tesco
Online grocery shopping and delivery.
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The Healthy House
We are here to help you with your allergies and sensitivities and feel sure that you will find our new site full of information and great products.
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Waitrose
Online grocery shopping and delivery.
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