{"id":3792,"date":"2023-12-08T16:02:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T21:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/?p=3792"},"modified":"2023-12-08T16:03:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T21:03:00","slug":"how-to-keep-allergens-in-mind-when-gift-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofga.com\/how-to-keep-allergens-in-mind-when-gift-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Allergens in Mind When Gift Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are countless things to keep in mind when completing your holiday shopping. You may need to remember everyone\u2019s clothing sizes, game preferences or favorite books. One consideration that many often omit from their lists is allergies<\/a>. Allergies affect more than 50 million people<\/a> in the United States each year. To help prevent your gift recipient from breaking out in sneezing, coughing and hives, take a look at a couple of tips for buying allergy-free gifts. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid Stuffed Animals<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Approximately 20 million people<\/a> in the United States have a dust mite allergy. Any fabric can be a source of dust mite collection, and stuffed animals are no different. Especially when given to younger children, stuffed animals collect dust mites and other allergens. If your recipient has a severe dust mite allergy, consider picking up a hard toy from the Learning Express. Hard toys can be wiped down more easily and are less likely to host dust mites. If a stuffed animal is the only gift they want, ensure it is washed regularly to reduce allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose Bedding Carefully<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bedding is another common source of dust mites. Roughly four out of five homes in the United States have dust mites in at least one bed<\/a>. You can help reduce this number by purchasing allergy-friendly bedding specifically made to prevent dust mites from accumulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Allergy-Prevention Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to allergy-friendly bedspreads, two allergy-prevention gifts to consider for your most sniffly loved ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n