The most common health ailment affecting children is allergies, which makes allergy-proofing a child’s room a priority. Wash the sheets in super hot water regularly for starters. And check out the mattress. If regular sheet-washing doesn’t keep the dust mites away then it may be time to invest in a hypoallergenic mattress and pillows. Filtering the air removes allergens too. Carpeting, which tends to hold in allergens and microbes is not such a great idea for kids rooms. And depending on whether a child is sensitive to animal dander, it may be best to eliminate pets from,the room too.

Key Takeaways:

• If someone is struggling to rid their child’s room of allergens, try removing the carpeting. Carpets can easily become mold ridden and trigger allergies.
• To keep allergens away, start with the bed. Wash all bedding regularly to minimize dust mites and consider purchasing a new hypoallergenic mattress, free from latex and or other irritating materials.
• An air filter is a great way to deal with airborne irritants that could cause allergies. To further eliminate allergies, considering keeping pets and pests out of the child’s bedroom.

“While a kid’s bedroom is supposed to be a place to play and dream, it can also be a breeding ground for mold, dust mites, pet dander and other allergens that can leave kids sniffling and sneezing.”

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