Clear to Enjoy Spring: The Allergy Guide for Moms and Kids was developed by Children’s Claritin® to give parents information to better recognize and manage their children’s indoor and outdoor allergies, as well as have more productive conversations with their pediatrician and children about their symptoms.

1. Clear to Enjoy Spring:
The Allergy Guide for Moms and Kids

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3. Runny With allergies, nasal discharge
What Nose is usually thin, clear and watery.
is an Sneezing
(often three or more
Although colds can cause sneezing,
Allergy? times in a row) it is much more common with allergies.
Allergy Symptoms include irritated,
Eye red, itchy or watery eyes.
Allergic Dark, swollen bags under the eyes,
An "allergy" is a sensitivity of your Shiners possibly caused by nasal congestion.
immune system to something that
is ordinarily harmless.
Frequent, upward rubbing of the nose
Common allergy symptoms include: Allergic that can last more than two weeks. This
Salute rubbing can lead to an “allergic crease”
or line at the bridge of the nose.
Mouth Kids with allergies often breathe through
their mouths because they have trouble
Breathing breathing through their noses.
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4. Allergens are everywhere, both indoors and out, triggering
What are bothersome symptoms, and for some sufferers it is year-round.
After being cooped up all winter, children are outside embracing
the warmer weather of spring. Along with the nice weather,
Allergy some children will experience “seasonal allergies” in spring due
to pollen from certain trees, grasses or weeds.
Triggers? Many allergy
symptoms are
triggered by:
Pollen Pet Dander Dust Mites Mold Spores
Pollen levels from different Unfortunately, the family pet No one likes dust, but Mold spores grow all year
(who we love so much) those dust bunnies are round in damp, dark areas
sources may vary based on
can cause those sneezy everywhere! Dust mites like bathrooms, basements
where you live. Go to
symptoms with their dander, live in the dust found in and around air conditioners.
www.claritin.com to check They’re also outside on
or skin flakes, as well as bedding, carpets and
the pollen count in your area! their saliva and urine. upholstered furniture. leaf and plant debris.
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5. How can I Declutter: Knick knacks, stuffed toys and clutter are major
dust collectors.
get rid of
Allergy Keep décor smooth and simple: Remove carpet, as smooth
floors (such as hard wood and tile) trap fewer allergens.
Triggers?
Wash allergens away: Have your child shower and
change clothes after playing outside to wash off allergens
on skin, hair and clothes.
Encase bedding: Use allergen-proof zippered encasings
for pillows, mattresses and box springs to protect your
s
estion bedding from dust mites.
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some home :
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to help on alle Put clothes away: Keep all of your child’s clothes in
comm drawers or closets; never leave them lying about the room.
some
Turn up the AC and clean filters: Pollen can travel hundreds of
miles by wind, so keep windows and doors closed. Air conditioners
help filter pollen and other allergens, but they can also be
breeding grounds for mold, so be sure to keep filters clean and
consider using a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter.
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6. Don’t let allergies keep your child from the activities they enjoy!
How do I
manage Kids can get frustrated when allergy symptoms
my children’s prevent them from doing the same things their
friends do. Even mild indoor and outdoor allergies
allergies? can influence children’s sleep,
cause daytime fatigue and
reduce school performance.
When children gain relief from
allergies, they can better focus
on school, sports, friends, games,
hobbies and other “kid stuff”
all day long.
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8. Allergy symptoms can look
like a common cold.
MOM To help decide if it’s
an allergy or cold, watch
for these symptoms:
DETECTIVE: Symptom Allergy Cold
Is it a cold Itchy ears, eyes, nose
or allergies? Allergies: Violent and prolonged bouts
Sneezing: Cold: Occasional
Weakness/Fatigue
?
Allergies: Watery and clear
Allergies Runny Nose: Cold: Thick, white or yellow to green
Cold Fever/Aches/Pain
Symptoms often last weeks to months
Symptoms often clear up in 7-10 days
More common in spring or fall
More common in winter
(except in southwest U.S.)
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9. Spring is here!
Don’t let your child’s allergies get in the way of having fun.
Only Children’s Claritin® provides powerful 24-hour relief for
your children’s worst indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms,
without making them jittery or drowsy.* And it’s the #1
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Clear to Enjoy Spring:
Embracing the Season with Your Children...
Indoors and Out
Some of the best spring activities for
kids are also the simplest. Tried and
tested, here are a few of our favorites!
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Treasure hunts keep children of
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11. Now for the fun part!
Pick a theme: Buy the “Treasure” and make
Housekeeping Sports (all items are football-related) sure it relates to the theme.
or Color (all items are pink).
Rules
Keep the hunt indoors
for children younger
than 5 years old.
Kids like group
work, so let them
choose if they’d like
to work in teams
Buy extras, just in case Consider using items that can
one of the clues Gather clues, hide them, be found around the house as
goes missing! and write hints to help the well as tasks they can complete
children find the next clue. (e.g., going up and down the
stairs two times).
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12. Create a Personalized Garden
with Your Child’s Name
Creating your kids’ name with flowers
is a fun way to teach them more about
gardening. They’ll also feel a sense of
accomplishment as their names ‘grow’!
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13. Pick the flower seeds or plants Remove weeds from Using your trowel or a sturdy stick,
Now for the fun part! together; Make sure you have all
the soil and dampen draw your child’s name or initials in
the tools you need – a trowel or
it if it’s hard. the soil about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
stick, and a watering can
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Housekeeping
Rules
Water the seeds lightly Set aside a time for your
Plant the flower or herb
until the soil feels damp, kids to check the progress
seeds in the name area only.
Age will determine how and continue to water daily. of the sprouts.
much the child can
participate in the actual
gardening; older children
can help dig the lines
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where the seeds will be
planted, while younger
ones can help water.
Keep the season in
mind when choosing
which seeds to plant.
Optional: Take photos of the garden as the
names grow; include your children in the photos
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14. Backyard Games
Turn off the TV and
get your kids outside
with these fun backyard games
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15. Get Creative with
CHALK
Bring out your kids’ artistic side
by having them draw pictures
on the driveway or sidewalk.
Draw a hopscotch pattern Ask them to draw something they see
with eight squares, or try in the environment–a tree, a bird, or
a game of Tic-Tac-Toe. even you. The possibilities are endless.
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16. How many bugs
can your kids spot?
o Bug
Have them count and,
along the way, help them
G This is a great way to
teach some fun facts
identify each type of bug. about insects.
Watching
Try dropping a bread crumb near
an ant hill – very entertaining,
and educational, too!
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17. BACKYARD BOWLING
1 Find things around the
house that will fall over 2
Have the kids roll a medium-
sized ball on the ground to 3
easily, such as empty cereal knock the objects over, and
boxes, empty soda cans or assign a point for each
Align them in a row object they knock down.
empty plastic bottles. like bowling pins on
a hard, level surface.
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18. eld Day
Reward the winners in each
Fi category with your own
Olympic-like ceremony, with
“medals” you make with
1st
Place
construction paper, colored
pencils and string.
aces?
Remembe r wheelbarrow r oor
in seve ral different outd
Kids can compete obstacle course
s,
races,
activities – short foot
ar.
long jum ping or tug of w
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19. Clear to Enjoy Spring: The Allergy Guide for Moms and Kids is sponsored
by the makers of Children’s Claritin® allergy products.
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Children’s Claritin provides powerful non-drowsy relief of your child’s
worst indoor and outdoor allergy symptoms for a full 24 hours. It’s the
#1 pediatrician recommended non-drowsy brand. For more information
about children’s allergies and treatment, visit www.claritin.com.
This guide is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose
or treat any disease or condition. If you’re confused by your child’s symptoms
or if they last more than 10 days, consult your healthcare provider for
guidance.
Use as directed. | © 2011 MSD Consumer Care, Inc. All rights reserved.
The Children’s Claritin® graphics depicted herein constitute trademarks
of Schering Corporation.
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