Over 160,000 children aged 0-14 years are hospitalized for asthma every year. It is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting more than one child in 20 and is the third-ranking cause of hospitalization in children.
Physicians recommend avoidance of household allergens for those with asthma and allergies. Choosing an asthma friendly® certified toy is part of an overall allergen reduction plan in the home.
Toys with the asthma friendly® certification mark are an ideal choice for those concerned with asthma and allergies. Asthma friendly® certified toys do not contain any fabric or fillings known to aggravate asthma.
Additionally, their quality and workmanship allow for the effective allergen reduction process of freezing, washing and drying, while maintaining all ASTM-F963-03 and EN-71 safety requirements. Testing of durability and quality has shown that this toy will withstand the recommended care code outlined on this package.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and Allergy Standards Ltd. remind you that choosing asthma friendly® certified toys is only one part of an overall allergen reduction plan in the home. The information herein is specific for this toy only. Always follow your physician's advice on asthma and allergy management. If the specific care guidelines below are followed, this toy will not accumulate high levels of household.
These toys are asthma friendly which tells you that they comply with the following criteria:
They have been manufactured from materials that do not contain chemicals identified as affecting asthma and allergies.
If under normal conditions of use, and the specific care guidelines are followed, these toys will not accumulate high levels of household allergens.
Quality and safety testing indicates that these toys will withstand the recommended customized care instructions.
Asthma Friendly Toys
Toys with the asthma friendly® certification mark are an ideal choice for those concerned with asthma and allergies. Asthma friendly® certified toys do not contain any fabric or fillings known to aggravate asthma.
