Did you know that babies breathe 50% more air than adults per pound of body weight? Yet air pollution is far higher today in our world than ever before. A study by The Stockholm Environment Institute estimates that 2.7 million preterm births around the world were caused by exposure to toxins in the air.
In the US, air pollution causes approximately 200,000 premature deaths annually. Our children are suffering from the environmental degradation that we have caused. These study findings are compounded by the fact that indoor air quality can be 5 times more toxic than outdoor spaces.
Examples of toxic compounds in our houses today are cleaning products, vehicle exhaust, cooking gas, mold, varnish on surfaces, pet hair, paint, and cigarette smoke.
Air pollution health risks
When your baby is born, she can get a nasty sensitivity. Babies are more prone to allergies and respiratory diseases such as asthma than their adult counterparts. Smoking cigarettes is among the most prevalent causes of these health concerns. If you cannot stop smoking, at least go far from the house and away from the baby to enjoy your puff.
But what can we do to ensure that their nurseries are free from toxins? New parents and expectant mothers need to ensure the safety of their loved ones. Air purifiers that meet industry standards could be the only solution to this problem. They get rid of toxins while keeping the air inside the house fresh at all times.
How air purifiers work
Air purifiers use fine sieves to trap particles including allergens and pollutants. When purchasing an air purifier, ensure that it has been approved by industry regulators in your jurisdiction. HEPA is the principal approval authority in the United States. HEPA approved filters guarantee 99.97% trapping of airborne particles bigger than 0.3 microns. Whichever brand you choose, let it have a high clean air delivery rate (CADR). A high rate means that the machines clean out impurities fast.
Ensure that the air purifier is silent or near silent. The last thing you want is a noisy machine that compromises the sleep and comfort of your loved ones. It makes sense to try out the gadget at the vendor’s store before purchasing. For this reason, explore different products before settling on one.
The size of the air purifier also matters. There are some with compact designs that fit into the tightest corners of your child’s room. It is also prudent to invest in a portable air purifier so you can move it from one corner of the room to another. It will come in handy when your baby switches from sleeping in the bedroom to playing with toys in the living room.
Ensure safety of babies
When purchasing one, ensure that the air purifier itself does not cause harmful effects. This is why we insist on air purifiers that have been approved for safety. Avoid those that emit exhaust fumes of ozone into the room. In this connection, keep them away from your children’s’ play area lest they may trip on cords and fall.
Let your friends and relatives who have used air purifiers for children recommend you. Read independent reviews from past customers who have actually used the specific air purifiers. More importantly, keep toxic compounds away from your loved ones’ rooms. These safe practices should keep the air safe and respiratory challenges at bay.
How do you keep your children safe from all the pollution? Share your ideas and experiences with us.
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