Capture Your Baby's Heartbeat in an Adorable Keepsake
Capture Your Baby's Heartbeat in an Adorable Keepsake
Menu
My Baby's Heartbeat Bear

FREE SHIPPING

On Orders over $29. Not applicable to wholesale nor international orders.
View cart
  • Shop
    • Heartbeat Animals
    • Accessories
    • Supplies
    • Gender Reveal Supplies
    • Ultrasound Gifts
    • Bargain Cave
    • Sponsorship
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • FAQs
    • Videos
  • Pregnancy Blog
  • Find Retailers
  • Become a Wholesaler
  • Sponsorship
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Login
Close
  • Shop
    • Heartbeat Animals
    • Accessories
    • Supplies
    • Gender Reveal Supplies
    • Ultrasound Gifts
    • Bargain Cave
    • Sponsorship
  • About Us
    • Our History
    • FAQs
    • Videos
  • Pregnancy Blog
  • Find Retailers
  • Become a Wholesaler
  • Sponsorship
  • Contact Us
The Teal Pumpkin Project

Related Posts

C-Section: Planned. Unplanned. Recovery. Emotions.
C-Section: Planned. Unplanned. Recovery. Emotions.
Read More
The 3 Best Mocktails to Ring in the New Year!
The 3 Best Mocktails to Ring in the New Year!
Read More
Celebrating New Year’s Eve At Home
Celebrating New Year’s Eve At Home
Read More

Record Your Baby's Heartbeat With Our Collections

Heartbeat Animals

Heartbeat Animals

Accessories

Accessories

Gender Reveal Supplies

Gender Reveal Supplies

Ultrasound Gifts

Ultrasound Gifts

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Share on Google+ Pin on Pinterest
October 22, 2018 Elizabeth MacDonald

The Teal Pumpkin Project

Each fall I become more excited as I see teal painted pumpkins sit on doorsteps.  The Teal Pumpkin Project is growing! I first read about The Teal Pumpkin Project a few years ago when I was researching candy options for my child who has food allergies. It was eye-opening and exciting to learn about a way to identify houses in which the ‘Tricks or Treats’ included non-food related treats for kids!  In fall 2012, Becky, a single mom of two, launched the pumpkin project. Within 3 years, Canada and Britain have joined the movement. The idea has been trademarked by FARE (Food Allergy and Research Education). FARE licenses its use out to food retailers and food manufacturers at Halloween.  

Food allergies have become an epidemic among our youth. 1 in every 12 children suffer from one. My son had an epi-pen for an egg allergy. (Miraculously, he has outgrown this allergy at age 6, but we are still hesitant to try it.)  We have a friend who cannot even touch a surface that may have remnants of dairy on it without reacting.  We have lost count of those we know with nut allergies. Then I throw in my son’s gluten intolerance.  Add it all up and you get disaster for Halloween. 

teal6

We are no stranger to chocolate in this house, but we are a very clean-eating home.  So, I typically provide some fair trade, delicious, high quality treats in exchange for the junk collected on Halloween.  Last year, I learned about the Switch Witch.  While my kids are used to giving up the candy for treats that won’t hurt their bellies, other families may find the Switch Witch really helpful!  You can let the witch take the candy and she will leave a toy behind!  It’s really up to you just how creative to get with it all. 

But back to the teal pumpkins.  The idea is this:

Place a teal pumpkin outside to let parents know you have items that are safe for a child with food allergies. It’s really that simple.

Jump on the Teal Pumpkin Movement!  Let your kids paint some pumpkins or print and hang a sign on your door!  Together, we can make Halloween a fun holiday for EVERY child.   Don’t feel bad about offering snacks!  Just remember those who are left out with the goodies – include them with non-food items.

teal1

Non-Food Treat Ideas:  (Oriental Trader, Amazon, The Dollar Store, Target, etc… Just about anywhere has little Knick-knacks that kids will love!)

  • Glow Sticks
  • Light-Up Rings
  • Stickers
  • Toothbrushes
  • Coins
  • Pencils
  • Erasers
  • Plastic spiders
  • Yo-yos
  • Kazoos
  • Fake vampire teeth
  • Wax lips
  • Mini containers or play-dough
  • Silly Putty
  • Bubbles
  • Slide puzzles
  • Puzzles
  • Slime
  • Fake eyeballs
  • Spinning tops
  • Bouncy balls
  • Straws
  • Whistles
  • Mini Slinky
  • Jumping spiders
  • Stress balls
  • Wind-up toys
  • Finger puppets
  • Slide whistles
  • Balloons
  • Kaleidoscopes
  • Plastic bracelets
  • Snap bracelets
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Adjustable rings
  • Disguise glasses
  • Glow-in-the-dark bracelets
  • Face mustaches
  • Bat/Spider rings
  • Play dough
teal4
Filed in: halloween, Holidays, teal pumpkin

Related Posts

C-Section: Planned. Unplanned. Recovery. Emotions.
C-Section: Planned. Unplanned. Recovery. Emotions.
Read More
The 3 Best Mocktails to Ring in the New Year!
The 3 Best Mocktails to Ring in the New Year!
Read More
Celebrating New Year’s Eve At Home
Celebrating New Year’s Eve At Home
Read More

Record Your Baby's Heartbeat With Our Collections

Heartbeat Animals

Heartbeat Animals

Accessories

Accessories

Gender Reveal Supplies

Gender Reveal Supplies

Ultrasound Gifts

Ultrasound Gifts


Previous article Finding Inspiration in The Last Black Unicorn

Leave a comment

Comments must be approved before appearing

* Required fields

Invalid password
Enter

Follow us

Find us on Facebook Find us on Twitter Find us on Pinterest Find us on Instagram Find us on Youtube Find us on E-mail

About

  • Our Story
  • Pregnancy Blog
  • Videos
  • Find a Retailer

Support

  • Search
  • Contact Us
  • FAQs
  • For Wholesalers
  • Shipping & Returns

My Baby's Heartbeat Bear

The sound of your baby's heartbeat recorded in a precious heartbeat animal.

Phone: (302) 918-7663

Email: [email protected]

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2021 My Baby's Heartbeat Bear.

  • jcb

Added to your cart:

Subtotal
View cart () Checkout