Keep windows closed: Keeping windows closed can reduce the amount of pollen that enters your home.
Use air conditioning: Use air conditioning in your home and car to filter out pollen and other allergens.
Keep your child indoors during peak pollen hours: The pollen count is highest between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m., so try to keep your child indoors during these hours.
Bathe after outdoor activities: Encourage your child to take a bath or shower after playing outside to wash off any pollen.
Use a saline nasal rinse: Saline nasal rinses can help to flush out pollen and other allergens from your child’s nasal passages.
Use allergy-proof bedding: Encourage your child to use allergy-proof bedding, such as dust mite covers, to reduce exposure to allergens while sleeping.
Avoid outdoor activities during high-pollen days: Pay attention to pollen forecasts and avoid outdoor activities on high-pollen days.
Keep the grass cut short: Keeping the grass cut short can reduce the amount of pollen that your child is exposed to.
Use hypoallergenic products: Use hypoallergenic products, such as laundry detergent, to reduce exposure to allergens.
Vacuum regularly: Vacuuming regularly can help to reduce the amount of allergens in your home.
Use a HEPA filter: Use a HEPA filter in your home to remove pollen and other allergens from the air.
Avoid wearing scented products: Encourage your child to avoid wearing scented products, such as perfumes, which can attract pollen.
Keep pets out of the bedroom: Keep pets out of your child’s bedroom to reduce the amount of pet dander in the air.
Change clothes after being outdoors: Encourage your child to change clothes after being outside to avoid bringing pollen into the home.
Use over-the-counter allergy medication: Over-the-counter allergy medication, such as antihistamines, can help to relieve allergy symptoms.
Consult a pediatrician: If your child’s symptoms persist, consult a pediatrician to determine the best course of treatment.
Avoid mowing the lawn: Encourage your child to avoid mowing the lawn, which can stir up pollen and other allergens.
Keep outdoor furniture clean: Clean outdoor furniture regularly to reduce the amount of allergens that your child is exposed to.
Wash hands frequently: Encourage your child to wash their hands frequently to remove pollen and other allergens from their skin.
Avoid drying clothes outside: Avoid drying clothes outside, which can attract pollen and other allergens.
Keep windows closed during high-pollen days: Keep windows closed during high-pollen days to reduce the amount of pollen that enters your home.
Take allergy medicine before going outside: Encourage your child to take allergy medicine before going outside to prevent symptoms.
Avoid rubbing eyes: Encourage your child to avoid rubbing their eyes, which can irritate them and make symptoms worse.
Wear a hat and sunglasses: Encourage your child to wear a hat and sunglasses when outside to reduce the amount of pollen that enters their eyes.
Stay hydrated: Staying hydrated can help to reduce allergy symptoms by thinning mucus
