Allergies seem to be getting your kiddo down? Here’s a simple breakdown of common over-the-counter options to help manage symptoms. 🙌

Nasal sprays 👃
🔹 Steroid nasal sprays (brands include Flonase, Nasacort, and Rhinocort) help prevent symptoms by reducing inflammation when used consistently.
🔹 For added relief, antihistamine nasal sprays (like Astepro and Patanase) can be used as needed.
🔹 Non-medicated options like saline sprays can also help rinse allergens from the nose.

👄 Oral antihistamines: Options like Zyrtec, Claritin, and Allegra can help relieve mild to intermittent allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching.

👁️ Allergy eye drops: Helpful for itchy, watery eyes during high pollen days.

A quick note: Benadryl is no longer recommended as a first-line treatment for allergies due to side effects like drowsiness.

Every child is different, and the right treatment can vary! Remember to follow the instructions on the label for use and approved ages. Have questions? Talk with us about what’s best for your child.*

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

FAQ: When is my baby ready for solid foods? 💬

Between 4 and 6 months of age babies develop the muscles to be physically ready to eat solid foods, as well as the interest and the ability to digest the food.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies wait until around 6 months of age to introduce solid foods. And once solid foods are introduced, breast milk and/or formula should still be the primary nutrition source. 🍼Look for some key signs of readiness and note our tips for introducing new foods!*

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.

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As we get outside and enjoy the warmer weather, we want to remind you to be on the look out for ticks! Preventing deer tick bites is the best way to prevent lyme disease and this year is predicted to be a bad tick season.

When outdoors:
🔹 Wear tick repellent and long pants tucked into socks
🔹 Avoid wooded/brushy areas with high grass
🔹 Stay on marked trails
🔹 Check your skin and your children’s skin daily for ticks. They like to hide in warm spots like the hairline and skin folds

If you do find a tick, safely remove it by using tweezers to grasp it as close to the skin as possible and pull straight up with steady pressure. Avoid twisting or jerking. Then, clean the bite area and your hands.

IMPORTANT: Try to save the tick (i.e. sealed bag, taped to paper) or take a picture of it for identification. This will help us determine whether or not a course of antibiotics is needed after the bite. Most ticks removed within 36 hours of attachment will not need antibiotics.*

*Content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.