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Prevent Slips ‘n Falls at Home

The 2010 Winter Olympics start on February 12th and we are sure to see plenty of spills and thrills.  And though slips and falls are commonplace in the arena or on the slopes, they shouldn’t happen at home.  
It surprised me to learn that more than 1 million people in the U.S. experience a significant slip, trip or [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 5th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
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Posted in Balance - Core Products, Balance / Core Stability, Bathroom Assists, Canes, Child Safety, Patient Care, Ramps, Safety Products, Vitamins, Walkers

Prepare your Home for Holiday Guests

Is your home safe for holiday guests?  If little Ian and grandpa Ray are visiting for a few days, or even just for Christmas dinner, there are simple precautions you can take to avoid the trauma of a holiday accident in your home.  
Prepare the house with these safety items to ensure your holiday memories are shiny and bright.  [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on November 30th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Child Safety, General Interest, Safety Products, Seasonal Items

10 Best Car Travel Aids

Ahhhh, the joys of summer vacations in the car.   Cruisin’ down the road with the kids, grandma and the dog.   Feeling free and happy . . .
Ohhhhh, the queasy stomachs, the back pain, butt pain, boo boos, bathroom breaks, fussy babies . . .
Every trip has its ups and downs.  Minimize your downs with these
10 Best Car [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on July 2nd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
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Posted in Child Safety, Emergency Preparation, Travel Aids

10 Ways to Prevent Falls at Home

Did you know that you can sit DOWN in the shower and UP in the tub without a remodel?  Refreshing news to those with limited mobility, balance problems, weakness . . . or gals who just want to sit down and shave! 
Seriously though, thousands of people every year are injured or killed by preventable falls in [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on June 12th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Child Safety, Parenting Support, Safety Products

Caregivers: Let us Help You

Allegro is celebrating ‘Patient Safety Week’, the week of March 9th, with an eye towards safety products for everyone, including patients. Besides making your life easier, many of these simple products will help avoid slip-n-falls, accidents and household injuries or even death.
Caregivers, we know that you’re exhausted most of the time and your job is [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on March 9th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
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Posted in Bathroom Assists, Bedridden, Child Safety, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Safety Products

Pregnant? Top 10 Most Popular Prenatal Products

All the latest, greatest products along with the tried & true, to keep you comfy during your pregnancy.
Allegro Customer’s Top 10 Picks for Expecting Mothers
Band Be Hold – Maternity Belly Band - A must-have support piece for all pregnant women.
 
Beattitude – Skivvies – Breathable microfiber fabric “shorts” with expanding tummy section, back support panel and extra-wide under [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 20th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
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Posted in Children / Pediatric, Maternity Care, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides

*NEW* Products for Mommies & Daddies

Undergarments
Our newest line is from Amon, and it is for the mommies (please).  They make these great, super comfy under garments for pregnant women.  There’s even a thong!  Whichever Amon bra, panties or belly band you choose (get them all) you’ll look and feel supported and smooooooth under your clothes -  before and after the [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 20th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
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Posted in Children / Pediatric, Maternity Care, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides

Top 10 Best Selling Jogging Strollers

 AllegroMedical is more than medical supplies and child nutrition! In fact, jogging strollers are among our most popular products.  We have the classic styles from Baby Jogger, InStep, BeBeLove, Dreamer Design and Zooper – all at the lowest prices available anywhere.
Here are our Top 10 Most Popular Jogging Strollers:
 
1.  Baby Jogger Independence Push Chair
 
2.  InStep SAFARI Single [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on February 20th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
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Posted in Children / Pediatric, Maternity Care, Medical Supplies Buyers Guides, Parenting Support

No More Pediasure 8 oz. Cans Starting Tuesday!

We regret to inform you that as of Tuesday, February 17th, you will no longer be able to purchase Pediasure 8 oz. Cans  from Allegro Medical – or – through any other online or retail supplier.
We understand how important a product *like* Pediasure is for the care of loved ones requiring supplemental nutrition. Allegro Medical [...]

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Posted by Craig Hood on February 13th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
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Posted in Allegro News, Child Nutrition, Children / Pediatric, Parenting Support

10 Easy Ways to Child-Proof your Home

Out of town guests for the holidays?  Face it, the last thing you need to worry about while entertaining is your niece sticking her barrette in the light socket, or the neighbor’s kid falling down the stairs or your boss’s little cutie pulling the bookshelf over on top of herself.  Ahhhh….
Do yourself a favor this [...]

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Posted by Valerie Paxton on December 11th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
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Posted in Child Safety, Safety Products

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