This eating challenges card says "I can find mealtimes and eating very challenging. I may get upset or need things to be “just right.” I may ask a lot of questions, only eat specific things, or need extra support.
Please don’t question or comment on what or how I eat, or my shape or size.
Please be patient and understand that this is something I find very difficult.
See the back of this card for more information and things that help."
It is useful for various conditions - including ARFID, gastroparesis, reflux, swallowing problems - and any other condition that may affect what or how you eat.
These 110x80 mm cards have rounded corners and a hole to the top left.
They are made from a synthetic polyester material that is resistant to water and tearing without lamination. Creating cards that are flexible, durable, waterproof, and lightweight.
You can write on the card with ballpoint, fountain pen or pencil. Due to the coating, once written on, the writing cannot be erased.
You will receive a plain metal split ring with your card(s). This card is compatible with all other Keyring cards and Keyring card accessories on this site.
Most are available with striped borders or colour coded plain borders (pale green for ‘I’m Ok’, pale blue for ‘information’, pale orange for ‘I need you to change your behaviour’ or ‘I’m not OK’, and pale purple for ‘I have a specific condition’.)
Colours may vary slightly from colours shown on screen.
This product is free from latex.
This information was created using our PIF TICK accredited information quality processes.
Information reviewed: April 2024
Next review due: April 2027
Eating challenges card (incl ARFID)
How to look after your synthetic cards
- You can write on the card with ballpoint, fountain pen or pencil. But due to the coating, once written on, the writing cannot be erased.
- DO NOT use solvent based marker pens - these can dissolve the protective coating.
- They can be fully immersed in water, but when soaked the protective coating becomes easily damaged - so do not scratch them when wet. Once dry, their scratch-resistance will return.
- Cleaning:
- Use a common soft kitchen detergent or hand soap diluted with water. Products with low alcohol content (< 40%) can be used to disinfect the cards.
- Gently wipe the surface with a soft cloth immersed with the mixture of soft detergent and water.
- DO NOT use pure concentrated soap - always dilute!
- DO NOT use of microfiber cloths because these type of cloths might polish the surface and/or damage the printed image.
- DO NOT use all-purpose cleaning products that contain abrasive particles (like e.g. alum) as these products can damage the
printed image. - Do NOT use of disinfectant products with high alcohol content (e.g. 60% isopropanol or 60% ethanol or a mixture of both) as
these products can damage the printed image.