Choose Hypoallergenic Bedding For Your Children

Plenty of options exist out there when it comes to bedding for children with allergies. Allergies are particularly bothersome at night because of dust mites; tiny insects that like to cling to our mattresses, sheets, blankets and pillows.

 They, or more specifically, their feces; are what many allergy symptoms come from. But with some simple steps and a bit of shopping around you can help your child sleep through the night in comfort without irritation from allergens.

There are many certified hypoallergenic products out there for your child's bed, available at almost any major retailer, and for reasonable prices. For starters, its good to purchase a vinyl box spring encasing. They are durable, easy to clean, waterproof, and most importantly create one less surface for dust mites to live in.
 Next, a mattress cover that encases the entire mattress. Before selecting a cover, measure your child's mattress (width, length and especially depth) to ensure you purchase the correct size.

Next lets talk pillows. You can find allergy friendly certified pillows which have tightly woven outer fabric that inhibits dust mites and even pet dander from entering. Many pillows are also available with hypoallergenic synthetic down and/or films that inhibit mold or bacterial growth that can also irritate an allergy. These pillows are durable, affordable, and comfortable. And remember that pillows should be replaced every two years.

Whatever bedding product you are looking at buying, be sure to find the asthma and allergy friendly certification mark. Not only are these products created with barriers to allergens, they are specifically made without chemicals that can irritate or cause allergic reactions. This goes for sheets and duvets as well.

And read each product's washing instructions, as they may vary. But the general rules of thumb for washing bedding is at high temperatures for both washing and drying. Conveniently, Box spring and mattress casings only need to be cleaned 3-4 times a year.

Change the bed linens once or twice a week, and vacuum the mattress, blanket and pillows when you do. This will help to get rid of any dust mite feces that have accumulated.

A couple other tips for helping your child's bed stay allergen free; when you make the bed, shake out all the bedding and fold back the blankets. This helps to stop humidity from building, which dust mites thrive in. Also be sure to keep headboards and bedside tables dust free.

 When you vacuum your child's room, wait 2 hours before replacing the bedding. Dust settles after vacuuming somewhere in that time, and you don't want it settling on a fresh bed.