Stages & Milestones: Preschooler, Nasonex

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Does Anyone Know of Foods/supplements to Help GAIN Weight and Height?

My first grade son is in the 3rd percentile for his height and weight. I know that it bothers him a little that his friends are all much bigger than him. But it bothers ME a lot! I grew up really small and don't want him to go through the teasing. I know that it shouldn't matter, but I had a pretty rough time growing up because of it. Does anyone know of any foods or supplements that will help with weight gain and/or height. He tends to want to eat fruits and vegetables ALL the time. We try offering a little extra of this and that -...

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Allergy Medicine for an Almost 4 Year Old?

We are not a family that takes a lot of medicines, I can only remember a handful of times I have even given our son Motrin (I'm not a fan of tylenol.) We recently saw an Allergist at Children's for some testing, and she suggested he start taking a chewable Claritin everyday. That was almost a full month ago, and I have not bought any yet. After really observing him the last month I do agree that he needs something. I am just worried about side effects like being groggy, out of it, sleepy, or just not being himself. His allergist seemed...