Naspitz, an allergist at the Federal University of São Paulo, and Enrique Fernández - Caldas, an expert on parasites at Leti Laboratories in Madrid, were curious to know whether house - dust mites — minute scavengers of human skin flakes that infest carpets, beds, clothes, and
even cuddly toys — might also take refuge on a child's scalp.
Even when your child thinks he is too old to have a
cuddly toy, make sure it finds its way into the keepsake box as their treasured friend will make them smile again one day.