Toddler Tip of the Day

When introducing new foods, keep track of them on the calendar so you can track down food allergies.

From: parenthacks.com

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To reduce allergens replace furnace and air filters every 1-2 months during peak allergy seasons.

From: parenting.org.

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To reduce allergens wash bedding in hot water to remove dust and kill bacteria.

From: parenting.org.

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To reduce allergens vacuum your home at least once a week and consider purchasing a HEPA vacuum.

From: parenting.org.

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If parents cannot determine the source of the allergy, an allergist can perform a battery of skin tests to determine the offending allergens.

From: parenting.org.

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Introduce new foods one at a time, several days apart. This makes it easier to figure out what might be causing any rash or food allergy symptoms he might have. From: pantagraph.com.

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If your toddler is allergic to pollens, she will be more likely to have an allergic reaction during the spring, summer, and fall, but not as much in the winter

From: Thelaboroflove.com.

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There is no cure for food allergies. They may go away by themselves, but in the meantime the only way to overcome them is to avoid the food altogether.

If your child has had a severe reaction to the food, it is important to avoid this coming into contact in anyway with the food your child is going to eat.

Many families stop having the food altogether to avoid the possibility of another reaction.

From: parents-in-a-pickle.com.

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Dust mite and pet allergies tend to be worse in the morning than at other times of day.

From: Thelaboroflove.com.

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Allergies are not that common, only around 6% of children are likely to have them. It is more likely to be food intolerance.

If your child is having an allergic reaction, it will be because their immune system, having been alerted a previous time when eating the same food, releases antibodies to fight off what it sees as an attack.

From: parents-in-a-pickle.com.

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