--- In LANTERN@yahoogroups.com, ddwala@a... wrote:
> Hi Valerie,
>
> Good luck with your son. He will do fine by just being aware and
careful. The
> best thing is to educate him and the people with most contact with
him.
> Unfortunately many things can cause a reaction but just to know how
you feel
> when exposed can help you from staying away from what is bothering
you. Many
> supplies today will tell you if it is latex free but not all. For
me,
> anything that stretches, stay away from. Synthetics are good, such
as lycra
> spandex: but not spandex alone. Erasers are rubber in school,
carpets, etc..
> Avoid at all costs balloon birthday parties. There is so much info
to know
> and it is out there to learn. If you want to discuss anything, feel
free to
> write me.
>
> Diane
> South Texas