Back to School Allergy Checklist for Parents: Everything You Need to Keep Your Child Safe
Sending your child with allergies back to school can feel stressful. You want them to have fun, learn, and make friends — without worrying about allergic reactions. The good news? With a little preparation, you can feel confident that they’ll be safe and supported.
That’s why we’ve created this simple back to school allergy checklist for parents. It covers everything you need to think about before the school bell rings.
1️⃣ Update your child’s medical details
- ✅ Make sure your child’s allergy action plan is up to date.
- ✅ Give a copy of this plan to the school office, teachers, lunch staff, and after-school clubs.
- ✅ Include an allergy ID card in your child’s school bag.
👉 Check out our custom allergy ID cards here.
2️⃣ Label everything
- ✅ Clearly label your child’s lunchbox, water bottle, school uniform, and other items.
- ✅ Use durable labels that highlight allergy info.
👉 See our allergy-safe iron-on labels, stickers, and clothing tags.
3️⃣ Pack emergency medication
- ✅ Check that all EpiPens or other auto-injectors are in date.
- ✅ Keep medication in a clear, easy-to-reach pouch.
👉 Browse our EpiPen carriers and pouches.
4️⃣ Inform and empower
- ✅ Meet with teachers, assistants, and lunch staff to explain your child’s allergy needs.
- ✅ Consider an allergy awareness T-shirt for trips or special days.
👉 Shop our allergy clothing and awareness wear.
5️⃣ Create a back to school allergy kit
- ✅ Bundle your ID card, labels, stickers, and medication pouch into one handy kit.
👉 Get our Back to School Allergy Kit here.
Final thoughts
With a little planning, you can help your child start the school year safely — and with confidence. We hope this allergy checklist for school helps you feel ready for the term ahead.
👉 Download our free printable Back to School Allergy Checklist here.
Your child deserves a safe, happy school year — and you deserve peace of mind.