Allergies

Hay fever season is fast approaching. Many parents report that their child’s sensory issues are significantly worse when seasonal allergies crop up. Talk to your pediatrician or pediatric allergist to find the best approach to allergies for your child.
Rinse out allergens from nasal passages using a saline solution such as Little Noses, Simply Saline or similar saline-only product.
Wash hair and body at the end of each day to remove pollen and other allergens.
Use a HEPA air filter and a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
If your child has a specific food allergy, you will need to be extremely cautious at any group gathering. Ask guests to not bring foods or treats that contain the offending substance. Some food allergies can be quite serious. For example, if your child is extremely allergic to nuts, not only can she not eat a single nut, but she should also not eat food prepared anywhere near a nut! When there are lots of people and appealing things to snack on, and you’re busy with the festivities, you can’t expect your child to monitor everything she eats. If your child is extremely allergic, talk honestly with any guests, and politely ask that they not bring any food items into your home. Let them know that you’d be thrilled with flowers or wine.