Diapers & Diaper Changing: Claritin

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What Controversial Parenting Decision Are You Glad You Stuck To?

I waited until my baby was six months to introduce cereal and baby foods. Daughter had allergies and eczema so bad as a baby we knew she was at risk for all allergies. My inlaws told people they were afraid we were starving the baby. Anyone could tell she was well fed and not hungry. We got a water softener, avoided foods known to trigger allergies, used only a few drops of soap, and used Cetaphil only. We removed all drapes and unnecessary beddding. We put tile down. Now she only has a few days of itchy eyes in the spring and...

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Claritin Side Effects with Toddlers

Has anyone given claritin to a toddler and experience behavioral side-effects? My 2.5 year old has been taking Claritin for a little over a week and has been acting up much more than usual (e.g., throwing things and hitting). I realize that some of his behaviors are typical 2 year old behaviors, but his behavior definitely seems to have changed since starting the allergy medicine.