A Smart Start for Back to School Shopping

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - Aug. 24, 2016 - PRLog -- Parents of nickel allergic children have a particularly hard time making the transition from the carefree days of summer to the rigors associated with the start of school and after-school activities. Nickel can be found in so many places that navigating a child's freedom from nickel allergy symptoms can seem a daunting task. Michael and Lea Dow, owners of NoNickel.com, want to help make this school year successfully nickel free by providing avoidance education along with NickelSmart nickel free products.

Since a new school year may mean new school activities, parents should be on the lookout for nickel sources. Various band instruments, sports uniform grommets and closures, mobile devices, and even school supplies such as scissors have been found to test positive for nickel.

Testing for nickel in metal items is the first step to assuring your child won't have to deal with nickel allergy rash on the first days of school. An accurate and easy-to-use dmg spot test for nickel is Nickel Alert™. Once nickel has been detected, it is critical to protect the skin from exposure to that nickel. Protective coverings can be one option; for non-movable metallic items, Nickel Guard™ is another safe barrier to use. Nickel Guard is formulated without harsh chemicals, so is safe for the metal items and easy on sensitive skin!

A new look is often a great way to start the school year with a positive attitude. Nickel free earrings (https://nonickel.com/collections/nickel-free-jewelry-by-n...), (https://nonickel.com/collections/nickel-free-jewelry-by-nickel-smart) including sparkling dichroic glass earrings, can add a needed lift on those mornings when it's hard to get out of bed! (Side note: If a new piercing is on schedule before school starts, be sure to follow strict guidelines in selecting the location; piercing is a major cause of introducing nickel and the resulting nickel allergy into the body.)

Trendy nickel free belts (https://nonickel.com/collections/worlds-largest-selection...) for teens include Thunderhead Mountain Leather Belt, whose chocolate crackle texture makes it one-of-a-kind. This handcrafted full grain leather belt is now on sale, so the timing couldn't be better to add it to a back-to-school wardrobe.

The Black Studded Nickel Free Belt (https://nonickel.com/products/nickel-free-black-studded-leather-belt-by-nickel-smart) has long been a favorite of teens and tweens. The metallic grommets and studs encircling the black strap have been tested and are guaranteed nickel free. This belt is sure to add a whole new dimension to the jeans and tee-shirt look.

Make sure your child does not have to suffer the discomfort and even embarrassment of an itchy, red rash from nickel allergy. Take precautions and get off to a NickelSmart year! Visit https://nonickel.com/ for more products and helpful information.