Child life specialists have been discussing dress code policies for years. Should we wear scrubs, business casual, or have uniforms? Our job requires us to move a lot, play and create with art and sometimes get an unexpected surprise of a child’s bodily fluids.
So what should we wear that is comfortable, washable and provides others with an idea of our role? Bubbles and Bandaids have solved that problem. I’m so excited to share the dynamic duo, Betsy and Carissa, who created this company and are now helping child life specialists enjoy apparel both in and out of work.
Guest Blogger, Carissa from Bubbles and Bandaids
How Bubbles and Bandaids started:
Betsy and I met 8-9 years ago at work. We were both working as child life specialists at a local children’s hospital in Southern, Ca. Betsy has been in child life for 10 years and I have been in the field for fifteen. Work and family took Betsy out of state, but we were able to reconnect at the 2018 ACLP conference. We had a discussion about the lack of child life apparel and decided something needed to be done. We came up with our name that same night and then began dreaming and planning.
What’s in the shop?
We currently offer 5 shirt designs. They are all original by our designer, Jaye. We share our idea/vision and he brings it to life. Our goal is to offer quality shirts that can be worn both at work and play! Along with our shirts, we also have a great badge reel and lanyard.
All of our designs are currently available. Pre-orders will run October 10-20th and then shirts will ship the beginning of November. Our first batch of shirts sold out quick, so we are trying something new with pre-orders to ensure everyone gets the size they want/need. These make great gifts for the holidays and starting new internships, so be sure to click here and get your gear.
Win a t-shirt design of your choice. Choose one or more ways to enter:
1. Sign up for email notifications at Child Life Mommy and leave a comment below.
2. Facebook: Follow Child Life Mommy, tag a friend and leave a comment on the post.
3. Facebook: Follow Bubbles and Bandaids and leave a comment about the giveaway.
4. Twitter: Follow, Like and RT the post to @ChildLifeMommy.
5. Instagram: Follow @ChildLifeMommy & @BubblesandBandaids, Like the post and tag a friend.
Good Luck! Winner will be chosen 10/19/18. Shipped to residents in the U.S. and Canada.
