Talking to kids about allergies and staying safe can feel daunting and tricky, especially when they don’t fully understand why they need to be careful. Whether they have allergies themselves or have siblings or friends who do, Izzy the Informed Mermaid is here to help!
This real letter, delivered straight to your child’s post box, uses the power of whimsical storytelling to gently introduce allergies in a relatable and reassuring way. By sharing her own experiences, Mermaid Izzy helps children absorb the message passively, making it a powerful psychological tool for increasing awareness, reducing fear, and encouraging self-advocacy.
What’s Inside the Envelope?
📜 A Letter from Izzy the Informed Mermaid
Printed on luxe, thick paper and sealed with a custom, sparkly seashell wax seal, this beautifully illustrated letter shares Izzy’s journey of learning to manage her allergies. From understanding how diverse reactions and treatments can be to explaining how different support tools including EpiPen's work, mermaid Izzy empowers kids with knowledge while reminding them that allergies don’t have to stop them from having fun!
🌊 A Large Glittering “Allergy-Aware Mer-Kid” Badge Sticker
A shimmering large sticker to remind children that taking care of their bodies is smart, strong, and truly mer-mazing! Perfect to wear or to stick on water bottles, lunchboxes, or anywhere they’ll see it as a friendly reminder.
🎶 A Fun & Encouraging Allergy Awareness Poem
A playful rhyme that helps reinforce the message in a memorable way kids will love.
🖍️ Colouring-In Pages
Encourages creativity while reinforcing the lesson.
Why Parents Love This Letter
✔️ Empowers Kids with Knowledge – Helps children understand allergies in a positive and reassuring way.
✔️ Encourages Self-Advocacy – Reminds kids to listen to their bodies and speak up if something feels off.
✔️ Reduces Fear & Anxiety – Introduces medical tools like EpiPens in a calm, kid-friendly way.
✔️ Helps Kids Support Their Friends – Teaches empathy and how to ask about allergies when sharing food.
✔️ Creates a Special Mailbox Moment – Because a real letter addressed to the child makes learning feel extra special!
🎁 Perfect for children with allergies, their siblings, or friends who want to learn how to be allergy-aware.
