Asthma and Infant Bedding

Contents
Why is bedding important?
What are house dust mites?
What about sheepskins?
Soft toys
What type of bedding is best?
What is asthma?
Is my baby likely to develop asthma?
What can you do?

Further information

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist, or contact the Asthma Foundation in your State or Territory on 1800 645 130.

Asthma Australia	www.asthmaaustralia.org.au
Asthma Foundation of New South Wales	www.asthmansw.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Northern Territory	www.asthmant.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Queensland	www.asthmaqld.org.au
Asthma Foundation of South Australia	www.asthmasa.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Tasmania	www.asthmatas.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Victoria	www.asthma.org.au
Asthma Foundation of Western Australia	www.asthmawa.org.au

National Asthma Council:	www.NationalAsthma.org.au

Australian Department of Health and Ageing HealthInsite:	www.healthinsite.gov.au

Australasian Society for Clinical Immunology and Allergy:	www.allergy.org.au

Disclaimer

Information in this brochure is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a medical practitioner.

Produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing in collaboration with the National Asthma Council.

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles:

1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life

For copies of these brochures go to: www.NationalAsthma.org.au or contact your local Asthma Foundation on 1800 645 130.

Asthma and Infant Bedding

Contents

Further information

Disclaimer

This series on Asthma Topics for Consumers comprises eight separate titles: