Sunday, 14 April 2019

Items to give as Easter gifts instead of edible things



Easter is one of those celebrations where often those with different dietary requirements as well as those who struggle to eat enough/at all are left not be, properly, catered for. When you're struggling with your own/your child's medical needs you are faced with a whole host of problems without also struggling with different places not catering to a host of different problems which may result in being unable to consume oral products. In the recent months I've seen lots of different varieties of Easter eggs available within shops as well as to order online. There is such an enormous selection of eggs this year, something to suit everyone, or so the common misconception goes. Those with dietary requirements/difficulties with eating (due to a multitude of different reasons) are often left feeling left out even more so than they normally do. 

In a way it's understandable as to why companies often don't think to cater for those who may face problems consuming normal chocolate eggs. When you live a "normal" life where you're ability to consume some/any food then you take that ability fore-granted and the you don't really give it a second thought, you feel it's a "given" that other people can enjoy Easter treats, just like those who don't face dietary requirements.  I've compiled a list of different non-food items that could be given to someone instead of giving them an edible egg, this ensures that no one is left out at Easter and even those with special dietary requirements don't have to go without. I will split the next bit into 2 separate lists, one for babies/younger children and one for teenagers/adults as even older people would love to be thought of on Easter (A unique idea could be to make up a package with various different items contained within it that can be catered for the person's age/gender/likes/dislikes etc.):

Babies/Younger children
  1. Clothes
  2. Toys 
  3. Sensory items 
  4. Glow sticks/bracelets/necklaces 
  5. Balloons (ensure child isn't allergic to latex if using latex balloons)
  6. Bubbles
  7. Stickers 
  8. Temporary tattoos 
  9. Colouring pencils/pens/crayons/marker pens 
  10. Pencil case
  11. Erasers 
  12. Pencil toppers 
  13. Slinky 
  14. Coins 
  15. Finger puppets 
  16. Notebooks 
  17. Colouring books 
  18. Book 
  19. Educational items
  20. Bouncy balls 
  21. Bunny ears 
  22. DVD 
  23. Toy jewellery 
  24. Cuddly toy 
  25. Play makeup 
  26. Craft activities 
Teenagers/adults 

  1. Money 
  2. Sensory items 
  3. Pencil case
  4. Colouring pencils/pens 
  5. Colouring book 
  6. Craft activities 
  7. Notebook 
  8. Makeup
  9. Makeup bag
  10. Subscription to a video game they play 
  11. Giftcard 
  12. Makeup 
  13. Book 
  14. Bookmark
  15. Jewellery 
  16. Perfume/aftershave
  17. Clothes 
  18. Toiletries 
  19. Inspiring quote items 
  20. Pillow 
  21. DVD 
  22. CD
  23. Hand sanitiser 
  24. Purse/wallet
  25. Handbag/backpack  
  26. A trip out somewhere

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