Actually, allergy is can be explained as over reaction of the immune system to any particular substance that might be safe to numerous other people. Every individual has different compositions of the body, thus in few people some substances might be addressed as an attacker to the body. As, these substances are not welcomed by our body, our body reacts in annoying manner. To guard the body from unwelcomed attackers, the immune system of the body emits certain antibodies. These antibodies discharge chemicals in our bloodstream, which further fight against ‘allergens’.

Three types of allergies are most common and harmful to human health. These allergies easily affect kids as, they possess fragile immune system. Allergies such as airborne allergy, food allergy, and insect allergy highly affect kids. Well, certainly the symptoms of allergies differ from child to child as well as allergy to allergy. The allergy reacts on different organs of the body. In many cases, symptoms vary from major or minor. Certain allergies are unknown to some parts of the world, while some may be very chronic in few parts of the world.

Different allergies will have different symptoms in kids. It is very much essential to understand the symptoms of allergies as, they might lead to severe infection. Airborne allergy symptoms may enclose:

• Itchy nose
• Sore throat
• Severe cough
• Sneezing
• Nasal blocking
• Watery or reddening of eyes
• Trouble in breathing

Kids are prone to eat anything that comes their ways. Certain food items may not be welcomed by their bodies. Thus, they suffer from allergies. In fact the food allergy mainly depends on the quantity of consumption and the child’s sensitivity to that particular food item. It is necessary to look at these symptoms seriously as, kids are completely unaware with all such issues.

• Irritated tongue and throat
• Unable to swallow food and water
• Rashes on skin
• Running nose
• Shortness in breathing
• Abdominal cramps
• Vomiting and diarrhea

Playing is yet another favorite activity of kids. They mainly love outdoor games. While playing they are so much involved in the game that they tend to neglect if they are getting hurt or bitten by any insects. Later on they react in different manner and affect their health. Symptoms of insect bitten are as follows:

• Swelling of throat
• Hives
• Trouble in breathing
• Sudden shock
• Nauseate
• Diarrhea

These are all different symptoms of allergies in children that badly affect their health. It is essential for parents to keep a check on their kids abnormal behavior in order to prevent from severity of allergies.

We may not like the food or it may be not be suitable for our health. Thus, it is anytime better to carry our own food. I completely agree that certain food items are very tempting. But, we need to control our temptation if those food items are not suitable for us.

Especially, when kids have their school picnic, let them carry food from home. The school picnic is definitely without parents so, kids get freedom to consume any thing. Sometimes they mess up eating anything junk which might be allergic or unsuitable for them. Additionally, there is no fix time for their hunger to strike. Thus, it is anytime better to keep some additionally food with them. You may pack some healthier and tastier food items for their picnic.

Food items that you can pack with them are:

• Pack some fruits like oranges, apples, strawberries, mulberries, grapes, and pear. Peel and slice them in an air tight box. Don’t pack easily perishable fruits like banana, papaya, and figs. Club them and prepare some tasty salad.
• You may even pack applesauce with fruit cups.
• Carry good amount of dry fruits like cashews, almonds, walnuts, dried figs, raisins, and apricots.
• But let this nuts be unsalted. They are good source of energy and boost your stamina.
• Even chocolate bars with nuts or healthy bars are also good during traveling.
• Pop tarts are also best thing to enjoy and relish.
• Pack a box of cereals or corn flakes. Flakes that are flavored with chocolate, honey, or fruit loops are also good to eat.
• Bottle up some fruits juice that will your kids hydrated. Even carry bottle filled with water.
• Bread and jam are favorites of every kid.
• Muffins filled jams

Well apart from these; remember some tips before packing their food.

• Always pack fresh and unprocessed food items. Especially, fruits should be fresh and juicy. Avoid canned and frozen fruits.
• Fruit cups or muffins should be prepared a day before.
• Make a note of things that has to be packed a day before.
• Pack the food in Zip lock bags. Or use the containers that are air tight. Clean them properly before filling any food item in them. You may also use plastic containers to carry food.
• Do not pack any stale food or left over dessert.
• Warn kids about the food, to which they are allergic. Tell them consequences so that will refrain from those foods even if you are not around them.
• Give them good water bottles; check out if they leak when kept upside down.
• Inform them about the place where you have packed food items in their bags.
• Guide them about the location they are going to visit, and the poplar local food they might get.
• Kids love to share their meals. Thus, pack good amount of food with them.
• Before leaving once again have a look at their packing.
• Provide them plastic spoons, plates, and knifes.

I am sure when they return home; they will not complain about starving or bad food they came across. Let your kids smile with good food in their picnic.