HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My baby is 9 months old and for weeks has watery, red eyes snotty nose. can he have environmental allergies or animal allergies at that age?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Allergies: Most definitely. If he sleeps with stuffed animals that could be a cause or a down pillow or wool blankets. There are many other allergens he might be exposed to in his bedroom.See an allergist for further evaluation.

Dr Fioramonti agreed

Answered 5/7/2014

4.1k views

Thank
Show 1 more comment

Related Questions

A member asked:

1 yr old. Mucus coughs, snotty nose, red eyes with discharge, no fever, sleeplessness. She was diagnosed with allergies. Could it be a cold?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

My kid 8 years old started to have white spots on his back. Two weeks ago, he had allergy, runny nose, red eyes. Then I saw these white spots on his back. He took Claritin for allergy and got better but the spots are still on his back. I am worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My 17 month old has a runny nose and watery eyes.Could she have allergies already?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I've been prone to sneezing burning eyes ,no redness and runny nose since 3 months non stop. Never had a history of allergies.What could be the cause?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I think my 1 year old has a milk allergy. He is extremely fussy for two weeks since switching from soy formula. Runny nose and watery eyes. What to do?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

My son is 9 months old. I think he has some seasional allergies. He is sneezing a lot, red watery eyes, and runny nose and all discharge is clear?
My son is 41/2 has stuffy nose , watery puffy red some crust, eyes a little bit of cough didn't sleep well durning the night is it a cold or allergy?
My toddler has a runny nose, watery red eyes, sneezing but no fever. Could it be allergies?
Can 10 month old baby have seasonal allergies ? Always rubbing nose and eyes.. Eyes are red...Running nose clear ....
What kind of medicine for a baby 8 months old with noses allergy and watery eyes?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.