Asthma-friendly toys

Watching your child struggle to breathe is an ever-present fear for parents of asthmatic children. Fifteen per cent of Australian children have an asthma diagnosis – the third highest rate in the world. Because asthma is difficult to diagnose in babies and small children, reducing exposure to known triggers is a sensible preventative measure. One option is the Asthma Friendly range of toys, designed to limit a child’s exposure to household allergens and chemicals shown to exacerbate asthma and allergy symptoms.

To find out more, visit www.asthmafriendly.com.

To get involved in National Asthma Week, go to www.asthmaaustralia.org.au.

 

Photography: Sam McAdam. Styling: Alexia Biggs.