My twin 9-month-old daughters were just diagnosed with asthma (and) I'm having a really hard time finding hypoallergenic stuffed animals. Do you have any ideas or tips? Thanks! -Heidi
As a fellow asthmatic, I totally understand the need to keep the amount of dust down, and so I'd love to help you find some safe toys your kids will love.
Elks and Angels Cuddle Bear is 12" of soft sheepskin. I love that the material is naturally resistant to bacteria, dirt and odor and is so fluffy, it doesn't need stuffing to be huggable--something that cuts way down on places for dust mites to hide. The Cuddle Bear comes in three different shades, so you can get different colors for each twin. And, hey, Oprah loves it!
Apple Park makes a huge line of organic toys that are hypoallergenic and adorable. I love their hand puppets which are super soft but have less filling. Unless your hand is in them.
Kids Preferred isn't a smaller independent company, but they make a bunch of asthma-friendly plush toys at a good price. I like the simplicity and sweetness of their Buddy Bears and Floppy Monkey which can go right into the washing machine when it needs a cleaning.
Along with purchasing hypoallergenic toys, this article from The Asthma Mom has some good tips, especially since you may find relatives and friends giving your girls stuffed animals at almost every occasion.
Happy Holidays! Christina
Elks and Angels Cuddle Bear is 12" of soft sheepskin. I love that the material is naturally resistant to bacteria, dirt and odor and is so fluffy, it doesn't need stuffing to be huggable--something that cuts way down on places for dust mites to hide. The Cuddle Bear comes in three different shades, so you can get different colors for each twin. And, hey, Oprah loves it!
Apple Park makes a huge line of organic toys that are hypoallergenic and adorable. I love their hand puppets which are super soft but have less filling. Unless your hand is in them.
Kids Preferred isn't a smaller independent company, but they make a bunch of asthma-friendly plush toys at a good price. I like the simplicity and sweetness of their Buddy Bears and Floppy Monkey which can go right into the washing machine when it needs a cleaning.
Along with purchasing hypoallergenic toys, this article from The Asthma Mom has some good tips, especially since you may find relatives and friends giving your girls stuffed animals at almost every occasion.
Happy Holidays! Christina
