Back-to-School Survival From Children’s Claritin!

Going back to school can be crazy. Life can get very hectic. You and your kids have to deal with new schedules, new classes, new teachers, and sometimes new friends. All of that can add to the stress of starting a new school year. Having allergies on top of all that can just make it worse and even harder to deal with. That's why as a Mom it's good to know some basic things to help your kids deal with allergies and make things just a little bit easier with a new school year.

Here are some great tips to help:

• 1. Be sure to have Children’s Claritin, the #1 pediatrician-recommended non-drowsy allergy brand, on hand! 
•  2. Multi-vitamins are building blocks to having a strong immune system. Make taking a multi-vitamin part of your child’s daily routine. 
•  3. Let there be light! Mold doesn't like sunlight, so try to keep your curtains open during the day. Should be easy during the summer months, but even more important in the fall and winter! 
•  4. Did you know that most pillows trap allergens, dust mites, and bacteria? Monitor the cleanliness of the pillow your child with allergies sleeps on and replace if necessary. 
•  5. Back to school season means lots of laundry for many moms. Be sure to remove laundry from the washing machine promptly. Allowing wet clothes to sit in the washer means mold can quickly grow there. 
•  6. Monitor pollen counts and adjust outdoor before and after school activities accordingly. Dry, windy days can be particularly high in pollen. 
•  7. Showering or bathing at the end of the day as opposed to the morning can be helpful in removing allergens from body surfaces and hair. 
•  8. Stay hydrated! Always send your child to school with a bottle of water. Drinking lots of clear fluids through the day can help get rid of toxins and flush out body. 
•  9. Peak pollen production typically occurs in early morning, so try to plan outside activities at other times of the day. 

Remember, even small things in a new classroom or new school supplies can trigger allergy attacks. My youngest son reacted to a lotion that one teacher used. So be watching closely for any sign of trouble with allergies to help make the school year go smoother, and always keep Children’s Claritin on hand just in case!

As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit. No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience.