Announcement
>(::) Welcome to Love Bugs Co. & Alert Wear. ** PLEASE READ before placing your order**
WHY ALERT WEAR?
Alert Wear products are made in a dedicated studio by the parents of two children with multiple life threatening food allergies and asthma. Why is this important? When we first started making these cases it was because we couldn't find proper cases for our kids to self carry their meds. Now, the market is inundated with cases which is wonderful but, also a bit concerning. When you buy an Alert Wear case, you can be rest assured that it was made specifically for adults and children with life threatening food, environmental allergies and asthma. We do also make cases for a variety or other medicines thanks to many parents who have worked with us to make the perfect case for their child. Each case is sized to fit and protect specific medicines. Hands are washed and materials are protected from all major food and environmental allergens. There are no fragrances, chemicals, pets or smoke in our studio. We do however use elastic which contains latex and a film on some embroidery projects that contains corn. If you let us know ahead of time, we will do our best to prevent cross contamination, however, they will be processed on the same machines so, there are no guarantees.
We are very knowledgeable of the laws that allow children to self carry meds in school and civil rights of people dealing with asthma and life threatening allergies. We are more than happy to help in any way that we can to navigate these areas of concern with you. We often spend much of our days advocating for and supporting families who are dealing with these issues like we have for ourselves and our kids for the past 20+ years.
With all that said, we stand behind our products, however, we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to the safety of all of our customers. If a product is defective, we will of course work with you to make it right. We do allow for order cancellations if made within the first 24 hours after your order is placed. We do also send mock ups for custom orders before the item is made.
SHIP TIMES AND DEADLINES
**Ready 2 Ship Cases ship typically within 1-2 business days
** Pre-Designed - Everything is cut and partially complete. We just need sizing details to customize the case. These cases are worked into the current batches and are processed with like items. They will ship typically in 2-3 weeks.
**Spring Break Orders are due by January 1st to ship by March 1st
**Summer Orders are due by April 15th to ship by June 15th.
**Back to School Orders are due by June 15th to ship by August 15th.
**Christmas Orders are due by October 10th to ship by December 15th
Custom Orders - Everything is completely made from scratch. You design it. These cases are shipped from our studio 8 weeks from the order date in most cases. Every order receipt has a ship by date on it. If you have a specific date that you need an item by, please send us a message *first* to see if it is possible before you order. On occasion, we do have rush slots available but, to be fair to others, we do charge extra for rush orders.
CUSTOM DESIGNS
Every case is custom made to fit your child, the medicine and their preferences for fabrics, colors and designs. It is imperative that you complete the design forms with complete and accurate information to ensure that the case is a perfect fit. You may preview the design forms here: http://bit.ly/AlertWearForms
If you are not finding exactly what you are looking for, whether you saw it on our facebook page or in a dream, please ask first before randomly picking something to order. If you don't see something that looks remotely like what you are expecting (i.e. you want a backpack and you are looking at a listing for purses), PLEASE, do not order a purse and expect a backpack. Fabric, thread colors, embroidery designs can usually be customized, sewing patterns not so much. It takes a lot of fails before we perfect a new pattern. Please ask first before ordering. In slower seasons (January), we are more able to recreate the wheel and come up with new sewing patterns but, definitely not in peak seasons.
We look forward to working with you!
Thank you!! Ann, Brad, Nick & Kate
Announcement
>(::) Welcome to Love Bugs Co. & Alert Wear. ** PLEASE READ before placing your order**
WHY ALERT WEAR?
Alert Wear products are made in a dedicated studio by the parents of two children with multiple life threatening food allergies and asthma. Why is this important? When we first started making these cases it was because we couldn't find proper cases for our kids to self carry their meds. Now, the market is inundated with cases which is wonderful but, also a bit concerning. When you buy an Alert Wear case, you can be rest assured that it was made specifically for adults and children with life threatening food, environmental allergies and asthma. We do also make cases for a variety or other medicines thanks to many parents who have worked with us to make the perfect case for their child. Each case is sized to fit and protect specific medicines. Hands are washed and materials are protected from all major food and environmental allergens. There are no fragrances, chemicals, pets or smoke in our studio. We do however use elastic which contains latex and a film on some embroidery projects that contains corn. If you let us know ahead of time, we will do our best to prevent cross contamination, however, they will be processed on the same machines so, there are no guarantees.
We are very knowledgeable of the laws that allow children to self carry meds in school and civil rights of people dealing with asthma and life threatening allergies. We are more than happy to help in any way that we can to navigate these areas of concern with you. We often spend much of our days advocating for and supporting families who are dealing with these issues like we have for ourselves and our kids for the past 20+ years.
With all that said, we stand behind our products, however, we cannot accept returns or exchanges due to the safety of all of our customers. If a product is defective, we will of course work with you to make it right. We do allow for order cancellations if made within the first 24 hours after your order is placed. We do also send mock ups for custom orders before the item is made.
SHIP TIMES AND DEADLINES
**Ready 2 Ship Cases ship typically within 1-2 business days
** Pre-Designed - Everything is cut and partially complete. We just need sizing details to customize the case. These cases are worked into the current batches and are processed with like items. They will ship typically in 2-3 weeks.
**Spring Break Orders are due by January 1st to ship by March 1st
**Summer Orders are due by April 15th to ship by June 15th.
**Back to School Orders are due by June 15th to ship by August 15th.
**Christmas Orders are due by October 10th to ship by December 15th
Custom Orders - Everything is completely made from scratch. You design it. These cases are shipped from our studio 8 weeks from the order date in most cases. Every order receipt has a ship by date on it. If you have a specific date that you need an item by, please send us a message *first* to see if it is possible before you order. On occasion, we do have rush slots available but, to be fair to others, we do charge extra for rush orders.
CUSTOM DESIGNS
Every case is custom made to fit your child, the medicine and their preferences for fabrics, colors and designs. It is imperative that you complete the design forms with complete and accurate information to ensure that the case is a perfect fit. You may preview the design forms here: http://bit.ly/AlertWearForms
If you are not finding exactly what you are looking for, whether you saw it on our facebook page or in a dream, please ask first before randomly picking something to order. If you don't see something that looks remotely like what you are expecting (i.e. you want a backpack and you are looking at a listing for purses), PLEASE, do not order a purse and expect a backpack. Fabric, thread colors, embroidery designs can usually be customized, sewing patterns not so much. It takes a lot of fails before we perfect a new pattern. Please ask first before ordering. In slower seasons (January), we are more able to recreate the wheel and come up with new sewing patterns but, definitely not in peak seasons.
We look forward to working with you!
Thank you!! Ann, Brad, Nick & Kate
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Reviews
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Shauna on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent customer service. Quick to answer questions and made sure I was getting exactly what I needed. Great quality product too.
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Shauna on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsExcellent customer service. Quick to answer questions and made sure I was getting exactly what I needed. Great quality product too.
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luciezee on Jul 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe embroidery is amazing, and it’s the perfect size to fit my child and isn’t so bulky that they complain about wearing it. So perfect! Thank you!
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Chrissy on Jun 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI can honestly say we’ve been customers for 8 years. I don’t need to purchase often because the quality of her work means it is durable and long lasting for daily wear, but when I have had to replace our belts they are consistently perfect. Customer support is incredible, the options are great, my kid doesn’t want what he did 8 years ago for a design but there are so many to pick from he finds something cool and age appropriate each time. I will never buy from anyone else, this is the place to be. It’s so wonderful when you have medically complex kids to be able to have something consistent and reliable for them, this shop absolutely provides that every time.
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Jessica on Aug 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsMy 9-year-old daughter self-carries two Auvi-Qs at school. School hasn't started yet, but I can already tell this belt will be superior to the one she has used in the past. In her old belt, the Auvi-Qs frequently stacked on top of each other, which caused them to stick out from her back and bounce when she was running and playing. This slim belt holds two Auvi-Qs perfectly and the way it is made keeps them flat against her back. She ran around the house to show me that it didn't bounce around. She was also excited to pick her own paw print pattern and colors. I'm very happy for her to have a belt that is comfortable and will stay concealed, and if it does happen to be seen, it has cute paw prints!
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Jessica on Aug 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI purchased one of these bags about 5 years ago. It held up very well. The quality today is just as amazing as then! Highly recommend.
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Bruce on Aug 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsWas consistently kept 'in the loop' as to production progress, and arrived item was as described and in excellent condition.
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Katie on Aug 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication and product! This is an easy way to have your Auvi Qs on you at all times without having to remember a bag. Love that you attach this and then essentially forget about it.
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Tomika on Jul 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI LOVE IT!!!! IT IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Ann, is wonderful, kind, & extremely responsive. FABULOUS WORK!!!!
About lovebugsco
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Kate's Smock. The idea to let kids design their own gear started with her at 2! She wanted nothing to do with snakes! -
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It has been very empowering for our kids and their friends to design their very own case. Wearing meds can be fun! -
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2006 Kate modeling one of the first diapers we received from Happy Heinys. -
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The order process. Seems like a lot but, it is really quite easy. -
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Love Bugs Co. / Alert Wear
Our story begins with the birth of our daughter in 2005. Kate had severe allergies and asthma right from birth. She was unable to wear disposable diapers or diaper service diapers. In searching for cloth diaper covers, we happened upon a whole new world of cloth diapering. We ordered a variety of diapers and were thrilled with some and not with others. So, with Ann's degree in Marketing and many years in retail management and then working with small business owners to help them build their businesses, we decided to jump in with both feet and opened Love Bugs Co. on February 14, 2006.
In 2011, we sold off our inventory and decided to make a change with the direction life was taking us. Ann made a smock for Kate to alert others to her food allergies while we were at parties, church and play groups. We had so many people ask us about it that we decided to invest in an embroidery machine and start sewing them for others. We keep branching out and adding other products that will help kids with health issues while also creating fun extras (dresses, hair bows, personalized items, etc...).
We have no idea where this adventure will take us but, we are having fun as a family watching it grow. We rejoice in every email and feedback of how our products have helped and we love to share your stories on Facebook if you want to share.
Thank you for helping us grow!
Blessings, Brad, Ann, Nick and Kate
Shop members
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The "Love Bugs Co." Family
Owner, Designer, Maker
As a family, we all play a part of making Alert Wear & Love Bugs Co. happen. Inspired by our children and their life-threatening health issues and motivated to find a way to stay home with them, we started Love Bugs Co. in '06 & Alert Wear in '11.
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
I don't accept returns or exchanges
Returns and exchange details
Order Cancellations: Once an order is placed, it can be cancelled within 24 hours as long as we have not started work on the order (designing is included in the work).
Very rarely do we have any complaints. If for some reason you are unhappy with an item after you have received it, please contact us within three days. We will work with you to resolve any issues.
Payment
Shipping
Customs Fees
When a package is shipped internationally, it may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and/or fees imposed by the destination country. Buyers are responsible for paying any additional costs such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees. Import charges can vary widely but are most commonly based on the price and type of item, package weight and dimensions, origin country, and the taxes, duties, and fees of the destination country. We are unable to predict which of these fees, if any, will be applied.
Additional policies and FAQs
Our photos, product designs, patterns and descriptions, unless noted otherwise are the intellectual property of Alert Wear and Love Bugs Co. and may not be copied. © 2006-2021. All rights reserved.