Dealing with Seasonal Allergies in Kids

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Fall is one of my favorite times of year but, along with the leaves changing and all the gorgeous fall decorations comes seasonal allergies.

There are few things that can ruin your fall like seasonal allergies. My kids are all lucky enough to suffer from seasonal allergies and in the last few weeks, they have all started sniffling.

This morning, we had full on tears from one of my kids who did not want to go to school.

So what do you do when seasonal allergies hit hard?

Determine if you are dealing with a cold or allergies. Colds and allergies are treated differently so it helps to know what you are dealing with. Since many symptoms are similar, it can be hard to tell the difference. If you aren’t sure, check with your child’s pediatrician before treating symptoms.

Find resources to help. The Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit by the makers of Children’s Claritin is a great resource, and one that you should definitely check out if you have any allergy sufferers in your house.

It includes helpful tips and information that you need to understand and better manage your kids’ allergies including an allergy forecaster to help you track the pollen count in your area.

With tools to help you better learn about allergies, tips for helping you find the right questions to ask your child’s pediatrician, and tools to help you manage allergies, The Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit will make your fall a whole lot easier.

Know your treatment options. Sometimes, kids really need some relief from allergy symptoms. Children’s Claritin® is the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Non-Drowsy Oral Allergy Brand for kids ages 2+.

With it, kids get 24 hours of relief from runny noses, sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and more. It is available in several forms, including chewables and syrup, so you can use what works best for your kids and what is most convenient for you.

For more information on treating seasonal allergies in kids, visit The Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit.