How to spot if your baby is developing hay fever - and how to relieve it

Questions swirl round parents' minds. Do they have a cold? Have they got a temperature? Are they hungry?

But did you stop to consider the possibility of hay fever?

The common seasonal allergy, which is rearing its head for millions of people following the warm weather and high pollen count over the Bank Holiday, is well known in adults. But did you know that babies and toddlers are also susceptible to they summer condition?

Early signs of the development include babies rubbing their eyes through itchiness, a constant runny nose and sneezing, much like the symptoms of adults.

Although viruses may cause similar symptoms, your child shouldn't have a temperature and the symptoms wont clear up in a few days as they would with a cold.

It is important to visit your doctor if you think your child has hay fever, so it can be correctly diagnosed and treated.

How can you relieve your child's symptoms?