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If you're new to our product, it's possible you're wondering... "what are Sniffle Buddies" OR "why on earth would someone use one"?
Perhaps this will help...
"What are Sniffle Buddies" - They're high quality wristbands made with bamboo velour (70% viscose from organic bamboo / 28% organic cotton / 2% poly) that
were created to assist allergy-prone toddlers during playtime. How much fun is it to be two and have Mom or Dad constantly hovering with a tissue when you want to "just play"? Drug them, keep them inside, hover endlessly, or give them Sniffle Buddies and just let them play..then toss 'em in the wash and practice tissue use after playtime! We offer diapers to assist while they learn proper potty habits, should we expect that they will stop playing, use tissue, dispose of it, wash their hands, and then return to playing while they're still quite young?
"Why on earth would someone use one?" - Well, if you have a child that is not sensitive to environmental allergens, then this product is likely quite confusing. BUT, if your little one is reactive to the beautiful blooming plants and trees in the spring and debris-filled air in the fall...I'm guessing you "get it". Children play, run, breathe hard, sneeze, sniffle, itch, tickle, and aren't very free to "have fun" if we make the rule that they have to tend every drip or itch with a tissue and then wash.
"Does it teach a bad habit?" ...Hmmmm... Well if we can presume that children will leave the monkeybars, slide, sandbox, stop a race with a friends, etc. to use a tissue and then wash their hands...then perhaps. If they use a tissue, but don't wash their hands afterwards they're still wearing their germs and now they're on the palm of their hands. For curiosity's sake, look around at many adults in line somewhere, driving, or talking directly to you....they get a tickle, sniffle, or itch on their nose and up comes the bare hand to tend it. No one knows where that hand just scratched or wiped, they don't wash after each scratch and then touch doorknobs, keyboards, and shake hands. We already have a mindless bad habit that we're not even aware of it, but it's not healthy as it sends germs from our hands more directly into our systems and then all around us as we touch things. See the UC Berkeley hand to face touching study / ABC Face Touching Report. Sniffle Buddies give toddlers a target to utilize and create "mindful" wiping. When the Sniffle Buddies are off they'll mindfully look for another target ...a tissue. When you always wipe for them, what do they learn?
Sniffle Buddies didn't create the habit, we're just identifying it and offering children and some highly allergy-prone adults an alternative to carrying an overused, germy tissue around in their pockets or up their sleeves or using their bare hands. Sniffle Buddies are NEVER for blowing into...just for tending the tickle or sniffle. They're also being used to tend DROOL in special needs folks. And for adults... ask your skier friends where they're wiping?
Hope that helps! Peek thru our pages to find answers to other FAQs, bamboo info, sign up for a newsletter, buy some Sniffle Buddies, send us a note or testimonial...or share our site with a friend, if you would be so kind!
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Angel Flight NE - News
Mon, Aug 23rd, 2010
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National Green Pages - Green America Directory
Fri, Jul 30th, 2010
You can find Sniffle Buddies in the National Green Pages Directory - THE DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. Visit Sniffle Buddies listing and find other planet friendly businesses! ... (more)
Smookie Style Mom Blog - Sniffle Buddies Review
Fri, Jul 16th, 2010
Sniffle Buddies - Product Review "She loved how soft it was. When I told her to wipe her nose (which has been running all day, due to teething), she got the idea right away. It's a little large for her wrist yet...but she's super skinny. I absolutely love how DURABLE the Sniffle ... (more)
The Diaper Baker Blog - Sniffle Buddies Article
Wed, Jul 14th, 2010
Sniffle Buddies Wristbands "Like many parents, Kelly is a mother of a young child who suffers from allergies. Even those of us who do not suffer from allergies but have had the common cold know how difficult it can be to constantly carry around tissues in our pockets for continuous use. ... (more)
Bloggymom Sniffle Buddies Review
Mon, Jun 28th, 2010
Read about another Mom's experience with her allergy-prone little one and Sniffle Buddies! "For those of you who have active kids who suffer from allergies or frequent colds, I know that you can completely relate to the story I have shared with you today. Trust m ... (more)
Showing 5 of 38 testimonials
Celia Gilroy, Canada
Sat, Aug 28th, 2010
"My daughter loved how soft it was. When I told her to wipe her nose (which has been running all day, due to teething), she got the idea right away. It's a little large for her wrist yet...but she's super skinny. I absolutely love how DURABLE the Sniffle Buddy feels. The velcro is strong and the elastic is taught...but not too much. It just really looks and feels as though it's going to withstand years of snot abuse. She wore it all afternoon, wiping her nose, her mouth and telling me how soft it felt on her skin. I want one now! "
Christine Lenches-Hinkel, Pasadena, CA
Tue, May 25th, 2010
"What a great Eco friendly alternative to disposable tissues. Definitely in line with the Waste Less Living way of reducing waste going to the landfill. It's also another great opportunity to educate your kids on the downside of using disposable products..... Every time they wipe they truly are helping to clean up our environment! Cheers to you Sniffle Buddies for coming up with a great use for bamboo...a renewable and abundant natural resource! www.wastelessliving.com "
Brenda Desjardins , Canada
Wed, May 19th, 2010
"I highly recommend the Sniffle Buddies. There was an article in our local paper about how useful they would be for cold season. It got me thinking that I could use it for my son who has autism and happens to drool. We've tried many things in the past from bandanas around his neck, wrist bands, bandanas wrapped strategically around his wrist, carrying a cloth and wiping his drool ourselves, etc. The Sniffle Buddies are incredible ... they are soft, sturdy, don't bother his wrist, allow him to wipe his drool independently and they wash easily. My initial order was for 3 to try it out and since then I've ordered several more in different sizes and colours. The service has been incredible too. Thanks so much for all you do ... I REALLY appreciate it and love them. A true fan, Brenda Desjardins "
Tamberly, San Diego, CA
Tue, Feb 23rd, 2010
"between teaching fitness classes, running, road biking, skiing and climbing, this product works, and is so soft & cushy...I'm always cold, so my nose is always running, this is a perfect solution!"
Christy Keeton, CA
Sun, Feb 21st, 2010
"Sniffle Buddies is an awesome product! I love them, and I think they'll be a great hit!"
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