April 7, 2008

Food Fright

Stat Kids Allergy Gear

Back in ye olde days, eating was a whole lot simpler. Foods weren’t overprocessed, kids weren’t allergic to everything, and parents didn’t OCD over every morsel.

Take back the table with customized health ID gear from Stat Kids.

The colorful wristbands, lunch bags, and backpacks allow you to clearly identify allergies or health issues so kids are protected when they’re out on their own. Cherry red silicone bands are waterproof, comfy, and fit small toddlers. Backpacks and lunch bags have display windows for health info. Travel fannypacks provide easy access to keep EpiPens, inhalers, and emergency medical info.

So they can eat, drink, and not feel scary.

Available at Fairway, 2127 Broadway, at 74th Street (212-595-1888 or fairwaymarket.com); online at statkids.com.

THINK
Race: Are We So Different?
What: Kids explore race from cultural and historical perspectives and how it impacts their lives.
Why: We are family.
When: Thru Apr. 27. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m-5 p.m.; weekends and holidays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd., Jersey City (201-200-1000).

HEAR
Cinderella and the Prince Who Slays the Magic Dragon
What: The Little Orchestra Society presents a fantastical story (dancers, a magic dragon, and puppets galore) to the music of Prokofiev.
Why: Fairy-tale fun.
When: Sat., 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Where: Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, 1941 Broadway, at 65th St. (212-875-5030). Tickets online at littleorchestra.org or 212-971-9500.

DANCE
Coyote’s Dance
What: Treehouse Shakers present a mesmerizing dance-play using trampolines to tell the Native American tale of the wily Coyote.
Why: Jump to it.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: The Ailey Citigroup Theater, Joan Weill Center for Dance, 405 W. 55th St., at Ninth Ave.  Tickets at 212-715-1914.