How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Bedroom for Your Child

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Every parent knows the struggle of bedtime when your kid’s nose won’t stop running or they’re coughing just enough to keep everyone awake. Sure, you probably do what you can on your end when it comes to asthma management at your kids’ school, but what about there at home? All of this stress, this cleaning, the fluffed pillows, and the air circulation, it can basically be exhausting, right?

But it’s not always about how cold it is outside, or even how cold their room is, because inside the home, well, even inside their bedroom, there can be allergens affecting your kid. So, you’ll need to do more than sweep the floor of put clean bedding on. Okay, but what needs to be done then?

Bedrooms Can Be Tricky for Kids with Allergies

Well, to a degree, they can at least. Bedrooms should feel like safe havens, at least for most people, but for kids with allergies, they can quietly turn into the worst room in the house. Fairly scary thought though, right? But think about it, they spend almost half their day there, well, not all kids, but most do. So, dust builds up on toys, bedding traps allergens, and air can get stuffy fast. So yeah, it’s no wonder bedtime sometimes feels like a battle against the air itself.

But if you feel absolutely lost in all of this, you could look into an asthma specialist for your kid; they can usually give some advice on what you can do to prevent allergens in the bedroom, well, the whole house, too, of course. But of course, it’s the small changes that help, like washing curtains, cleaning the rugs, a set schedule for cleaning the poor, an air purifier, those sorts of things (but still see a professional for your kids’ asthma, though).

Start with what they Sleep On

Alright, so washing bedding more frequently was just mentioned, and yes, you should start with that, and while it’s helpful, it’s also going to be helpful to look just beyond washing, too. For example, those cute comforters and fuzzy blankets might look adorable, but they’re magnets for dust mites, and those attract them easily (even after washing every week). In this case, it’s going to help to look into hypoallergenic bedding like cotton.

Well, on top of that, cleaning the mattress and the pillows (some can be washed) is going to massively help as well. Some people suggest new pillows annually as they’re notorious for holding onto mites, but that’s expensive and not very eco-friendly either, so try and look for washable pillows.

Just Declutter

Honestly, it’s actually this simple. Well, it’s kind of tough too because kids love stuff, they love toys, books, crafts, stuffed animals, but at the same time, they all pile up fast. But yeah, every item sitting on a shelf or under the bed is a little dust trap waiting to happen. You don’t need to go full minimalist or anything like that; ideally, just rotate toys every now and then. Keep a few favorites out and pack the rest away for later

*This article is based on personal suggestions and/or experiences and is for informational purposes only. This should not be used as professional advice. Please consult a professional where applicable.