Then he'd come downstairs, I'd sit him on the carpeting, and he'd immediately get stuffy again. Things like heavy drapes, upholstery, quilts, sleeping bags, etc. That is a very common allergy for many people. So for our son, who was very allergic, we eliminated plants, carpeting, many of the stuffed animals, the drapes, etc., and decorated in a style that was still cozy and lively, but didn't contain lots of things that would harbor dust mites. Our son got much, much better.
Consumers can now buy organic diapers.
They do contain chemicals. If you want to protect your baby from exposure to these chemicals, organic diapers are available, as are Handi-Wipes. Those, too, however, also contain chemicals that other health experts believe are not in the baby's interest. You can also dust your baby with cornstarch or rice starch. Some people do have corn allergies, and if that's a problem, experts also recommend rice starch.