Polyurethane a safe material for dust-mite-proof bed protector?

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a_008@yahoo.com - 13 Jan 2005 18:25 GMT

Hi, I am looking for a bed protector to reduce or eliminate the dust
mites for my son. Most of them use polyurethane membrane as the
barrier. Is polyurethane a proven safe material for long term use? We
spend 1/3 of our time in the bed and I heard Polyurethane foam should
be avoided for allergy people.

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Uncle Al - 13 Jan 2005 19:25 GMT

> Hi, I am looking for a bed protector to reduce or eliminate the dust
> mites for my son. Most of them use polyurethane membrane as the
> barrier. Is polyurethane a proven safe material for long term use? We
> spend 1/3 of our time in the bed and I heard Polyurethane foam should
> be avoided for allergy people.

Consider a waterbed. The matress is impermeable and its sustained
temp is above that at which mites can survive (dehydration). Add Blue
Magic at twice the recommended rate while filling. Burp the matress
as needed. If the kid had rolled in dirt as a normal baby he would
have developed a competent immune system.

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