Spring Allergy Season with Kids: 3 Tips
Does your little one suffer from sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, or skin irritation during the spring months? Or, are you just now discovering that they are? Until you’re able to get an allergy regimen under control with your pediatrician, it can be a struggle to keep them comfortable. Wondering how to deal with spring allergies and ensuring your kiddo a fun, safe, engaging springtime? We’re here to help! Keep reading to learn our favorite spring allergy season tips for kids, including some products to help keep your kiddo as healthy as possible during allergy season.
Kids and Spring Allergies
Seasonal allergies strike at different times of the year. Also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, seasonal allergy symptoms occur when airborne irritants, or allergens, enter the eyes, nose, and throat, setting off an allergic reaction.
In the spring, flower and tree pollen are common culprits. Symptoms of seasonal allergies include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, and dark circles under the eyes.
Seasonal allergies can be more than just a mild annoyance.
Some of the consequences of allergies in children include:
- Fatigue and poor concentration in school due to lack of sleep
- An increase in ear and sinus infections
- Asthma exacerbations
- Behavioral issues from discomfort and lack of sleep
In combination with taking steps to limit your child’s exposure to allergy triggers, there are many safe, effective allergy medicines that target specific symptoms your child is struggling with the most.
Most allergy medications are now over-the-counter and generally fall into the categories of oral antihistamines, nose sprays, and eye drops. Be sure to talk to your pediatrician or nurse practitioner about the best options for your child.
[source: https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/seasonal-allergies-keeping-symptoms-check ]
Tip 1: Products Without Irritants
Limiting triggers is important when trying to get your little one’s allergies under control. This can be quite a trial-and-error experience, but one of the places you can start is by limiting irritants as much as possible.
There are irritants in so many things, such as:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body washes
- Bubble baths
- Laundry soap
- Dryer sheets
- Toys
- Bubble solution
- Perfume
- Pet dander
- Tight clothing
Reading labels is important to ensure products don’t have too many ingredients, harsh chemicals, toxins, dyes, or perfumes in them. Even finding toys without skin irritants is just as important as the products they use to bathe in!
Many conventional bubbles contain harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances, or preservatives that can irritate sensitive skin—so it’s important to choose gentle, natural alternatives.
Our mess-free Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set is as a fun, mess-free toy without allergens or harsh chemicals. Our Botanical Therapy Bubbles are made with Korean skincare-inspired ingredients, making them a gentle and non-irritating choice for kids with sensitive skin!
Our bubbles are long lasting & mess free without the soapy gooey residue. Perfect for kids with skin sensitivity, sensory play, bubble therapy, classrooms, birthday parties, special events, and more! Made with non-toxic worry worry-free botanical ingredients, our bubble solution will not dry out your skin or cause stickiness.
No more drippy wands filled with goo, mess, and harsh soaps! Hooray!
Tip 2: Engaging Indoor Activities
Even though the weather has warmed up, it may not always be ideal to play outside, especially if it is particularly windy outside, your garden is in full bloom, or it is very dry. These are days when allergies can put your symptoms at an all-time high, and you need to make sure your kiddo is as safe and comfortable as possible by playing inside.
Having just been through the cold winter months, you’ve likely exhausted all of your kiddo’s favorite indoor activities.
In addition to being toxin and chemical-free, our Sensory Bubble Play Skin Happy Botanical Bubbles & Blower Set is completely mess-free, making it an ideal indoor play solution!
Without exposure to outdoor allergens, your kiddo can have tons of bubble fun inside. YES, we promise, it is actually mess-free!
Even parents who hate bubble play love this wand because it is totally toddler-friendly. As early as age 3, your kiddo can dip, twirl, and blow their own bubbles! Another fun tip is you can add a drop of food coloring or washable paint into the tray, set up a canvas, and create your own bubble art.
Tip 3: Keeping Hands and Faces Clean
One of the most important lines of defense against allergies is to keep hands and faces clean! This can be a tall task, espcially for parents of toddlers. Luckily, our Innobaby Silicone Mini Fish Scrub is here to help!
You can gently massage away dirt, grime, markers, pollen, Play-Doh, and everything else your kiddo gets their hands on this Spring with our mini fish! With over 3,000 ultra-fine micro bristles and additional massaging bumps on the reverse, you can use it on everyone in your family, from your toddler to your newborn, to break up and remove dry flakes on baby's scalp!
The back of the fish features a handy suction cup to keep it in your sink basin, bathroom tiles, shower wall, or mirror for easy access.
Made in South Korea from 100% Silicone, it will not harbor smells, stains, or mildew. Quick drying silicone is also dishwasher safe and safe to boil for a deep cleaning.
For more great family products and tips to survive the spring, visit us at Innobaby.com!