I am a Claritin mom. What does that mean? Well I get promotional packages to share from time to time. The most current package was a back to school theme. So what did we do with it? We gave the gift packs to our teachers. My daughters go to a private school that is held in a church building where they rent space so the teachers decorate their rooms each week and take it down at the end of the week. Most of the teachers carry a rolling cart with supplies and have a smaller "office box" of items they use regularly. These gift packs were great for them and they could use every item. They were a big hit! Thanks Claritin for providing us with something to share with others.
Yes, I would be a Claritin mom even if the company didn't deem me so. My daughters take Children's Chewable Claritin on a daily basis. Yeap, every day of the year, it just makes life easier for us, and so do these tips from Claritin.
Back to School Allergy Tips
1. Be sure to have Children’s Claritin, the #1 pediatrician-recommended non-drowsy allergy brand, on hand!
2. Multi-vitamins are building blocks to having a strong immune system. Make taking a multi-vitamin part of your child’s daily routine. Mine love the NatureMade gummies!
3. Let there be light! Mold doesn't like sunlight, so try to keep your curtains open during the day. Should be easy during the summer and fall months!
4. Did you know that most pillows trap allergens, dust mites, and bacteria? Monitor the cleanliness of the pillow your child with allergies sleeps on and replace if necessary. Buy an extra one so you are not always washing too!
5. Back to school season means lots of laundry for many moms. Be sure to remove laundry from the washing machine promptly. Set a timer if you need to. Allowing wet clothes to sit in the washer means mold can quickly grow there.
6. Monitor pollen counts and adjust outdoor before and after school activities accordingly. Dry, windy days can be particularly high in pollen.
7. Showering or bathing at the end of the day as opposed to the morning can be helpful in removing allergens from body surfaces and hair.
8. Stay hydrated! Always send your child to school with a bottle of water. Drinking lots of clear fluids through the day can help get rid of toxins and flush them out the body.
9. Don't forget the healthy lunch, mama. Many fresh fruits and veggies taste more fun when you pop them on a skewer and keep the colors bright. Yellow and red peppers, cherry tomatoes, grapes, small pieces of cheese....
9. Peak pollen production typically occurs in early morning, so try to plan outside activities at other times of the day.
If you use Claritin or would like to try it, coupons are available at the Claritin site. [Claritin coupons]
"As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit. No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience."
