First, its important that if you suspect your child has seasonal allergies that you speak with your family doctor. There are many symptoms that could be misdiagnosed at home.
There a some great natural home remedies that can help sooth yourself and your children when it comes to seasonal allergies. Nothing is more upsetting then your sneezing, sniffling little one. Our experts have come up with some helpful natural solutions to help you and your family.
Nettle is a natural antihistamine that toddlers may take as a tincture or tea.
Probiotics, a large percentage of your child’s immune system is found within and around the gut. So, it may come as no surprise that the microbes living in the gut have a lot of influence on immune health (make sure your little one eats plenty of fiber-rich foods that feed gut microbes, like fruit and veggies).
Lavender and clary sage essential oils may help alleviate the muscle tension and congestion that sometimes accompany seasonal allergies and can be added to a bath or unscented lotion.
Echinacea is not just for colds, it will help boost the immune system and may be taken in liquid or capsule form.
Toddlers who suffer from seasonal allergies should also eat plenty of vitamin C and garlic, both known immunity strengtheners.
Cool clean cloth placed gently over sinuses and itchy eyes can help sooth and calm kids (and adults)
