The entire mattress is made of natural materials, and the use of natural
treatments for dust mites is refreshing after seeing so many cribs that are treated with chemicals for the same issue.
We also know that mattresses and pillows are a prime
habitat for dust mites due to the presence of dead skin cells - their food of choice.
Moist environments like your bed are breeding
grounds for dust mites, microscopic critters that excrete a protein in their feces that causes allergy symptoms, Dr. Ramesh explains.
It's hypoallergenic (
great for dust mite allergies) and machine washable, too, so it's easy to care for!
Once fleas, foods, and parasitic infestations are eliminated as being the offending culprits, then allergy skin
testing for dust mites, pollens, and molds may be done to determine what causes the dog's atopic dermatitis.
The impressive features of this BEST CRIB MATTRESS are that they contain2 hypo allergenic insulating layers of foam in it that serves as a
barrier for dust mites, in addition to bed bugs.
By virtue of the Newton Crib Mattress» breathability, it keeps humidity and moisture build up away, eliminating a
haven for dust mites to breed.
This material makes a perfect food
source for dust mites and the gaps and crevices are handy places for them to hide.
Lead author Anne Madden cautions that just because samples from parts of the West tested
negative for dust mites, it does not mean those areas are devoid of the critters.
«Any method that makes it
harder for dust mites to obtain food or water will make it harder for them to survive.»
Not only that, but since it's a damp, dark area, the spring system in your mattress acts as an
incubator for dust mites, mold and mildew.
Springtime (and rising temps) can mean more humidity indoors, which is great
news for dust mites and terrible news for your nose.
Mattresses are breeding
grounds for dust mites, as they live off dead skin cells and thrive in humid environments.
Essentia natural mattresses don \» t contain any cotton or fiber batting that acts as a nesting
ground for dust mites, making them hypoallergenic.
However, we don't know how common it is
for dust mites to act as gut «irritants,» causing measurable, definitive leaky gut — with or without GI symptoms.