Springtime is allergy time. If your tween suffers from allergies, consider these facts and tips for making life more comfortable this season.
My kids are prone to springtime allergies, just as I am. My 9-year-old is particularly susceptible to them, as he just has to look at grass and he gets hives. Here are some amazing facts I learned about allergies, and things that can be done to lessen their effects.
Pollen
If pollen brings on the allergies for your child consider having him wash his hair at night. This will remove any buildup he has gotten throughout the day and prevents it from getting on his pillow when he is sleeping.
When to Take Antihistamine
If you know your child gets allergies this time of year, don't wait for them to occur. Taking an antihistamine before the allergies start can help lessen them, or even prevent them in mild cases. Check witih your pediatrician or family doctor about what your child should take, and when he should start a routine.
Dust Mites AwayThose pesky little bugs that you can't even see with your human eye can cause all sorts of allergy trouble in your tween. Want to make them go away? Place area rugs in your home outside in direct sunlight for a few hours. The sunlight kills the dust mites. Shake them off before bringing the rugs back inside.
I hope these tips, that I found quite interesting and useful, will help your tween fare springtime allergies this year!
