Looking for an allergy free pillow?

[beadmama]

My 10wk old is waking up around 4am with congestion and can't get back to sleep unless I put her at an angle. I was thinking it could be the pillow I sleep with maybe, its pretty old. Does this sound like a possibility? This is the only time that she is stuffy all day that is why I think it is environmental. If so where have you gotten your pillows from or should I just get regular new ones. I will also look for a new blanket for myself to use as that could be a problem as well. Any help would be great. Thanks

[nalo]

I would suggest wool pillows (just google. you can get organic wool pillows at a ton of places). They are hypo-allergenic and fabulous. You should also wash all your bedding in hot water once a week and put everything else that can't be washed, into a hot dryer for 30 min per week or every other week (i.e. pillows, comforter...). Also make sure your room is not too warm - my DH gets stuffed when it's too warm in our room.

[sbgrace]

Kiddo here who has allergies..including wool. And in fact while it's often called hypoallergenic it can and does harbor dust mites. Learned that the hard way.
What I would do is get a dust mite proof pillow case (one with a zipper). You can get a new pillow too if you want. But whatever I did I would do some type of dust mite casing. Mattress too. And wash bedding on hot once a week--like pp said.

However at 10 weeks I really doubt it is the pillow. It would take her a while to sensitize to allergens and I really don't think 10 weeks of exposure is enough. Kids that age can just be congested a lot. I'd be more inclined to try to elevate the head of the bed if I could do that safely. Maybe put the top legs on some short stools or sturdy books.

[kjbrown92]

I put a pillow bewtween the crib and the crib mattress to put the bed at an angle. You're really not supposed to have a pillow for a babe that small. My DD was the same way. Also, you could get an air purifier or a vaporizer to put near the bed. Either way though, I thought inhaled allergies weren't until they were older (like 2 years old). Have you tried cutting out dairy? That causes congestion.