The arrival of a new baby prompts periods of extreme happiness - and stress. Keeping babies safe and healthy is paramount, but the advice new parents get is often conflicting.
One thing is for sure: Newborns and babies are among the most vulnerable when it comes to polluted air and exposure to airborne contaminants.
Watch this video courtesy of Cochrane & Associates for more information:
Concerned about the air quality in your home?
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Friday, May 04, 2012
Ban toxins from the nursery and baby's room
Green nurseries can help reduce exposure to environmental pollution
Environmental factors are thought to play a role in the growing asthma and allergy epidemic in North America.
Almost 7 million children in the US have asthma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates, and many environmental toxins can cause or aggravate those symptoms.
A green nursery may help provide safe haven for babies and allow them to rest their developing immune system.
Parents who are concerned about their baby’s environmental health should try to protect their newborn from toxins and harmful chemicals, choose environmentally friendly and healthy products and provide cleaner air to breathe.
Some chemicals to avoid in the baby’s room:
One of the most important choices you can make concerns the mattress, since babies spend so much time sleeping on it. Organic is the best choice, or mattresses free of vinyl, PVC, phthalates, pesticides and bleach.
When painting the nursery, opt for zero-VOC paint to prevent volatile organic compound emissions for years after the application of the coat.
An air purifier will help provide cleaner indoor air, which can be more polluted than outdoor air.
Look for air purifiers with the right air filters that not only filter particles and dust (HEPA) but also chemicals, gases and odors (activated carbon filter). A combination of activated carbon and HEPA offers the most complete protection.
Open windows regularly and replace HVAC filters as needed. Do not clean with bleach or other cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals and fumes. Opt for non-toxic or greener alternatives instead.
Go for flooring that is free of formaldehyde and VOC finishes.
Choose toys wisely, and opt for organic, wooden or washable toys.
Source: Bend Bulletin
Big and small air purifiers for nurseries of every size
Not every air purifier is made the same - only the right filtration combo will remove harmful toxins.
AllerAir air purifiers contain a multistage filtration system with activated carbon, HEPA and optional UV for all-around protection from contaminants such as chemicals, gases, odors, particles, dust, allergens, bacteria, viruses and mold.
From small and compact models like the AirTube Series for small baby’s rooms to full room air purifiers like the 5000 Exec or AirMedic Exec, AllerAir’s complete product line of home and office air purifiers promise to deliver the right unit for every need.
Contact AllerAir for more information and personalized recommendations, based on the room size, IAQ concerns and budget.
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| Many commercial baby products (incl. mattresses, pajamas, toys) contain harmful chemicals and toxins. |
Environmental factors are thought to play a role in the growing asthma and allergy epidemic in North America.
Almost 7 million children in the US have asthma, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates, and many environmental toxins can cause or aggravate those symptoms.
A green nursery may help provide safe haven for babies and allow them to rest their developing immune system.
Parents who are concerned about their baby’s environmental health should try to protect their newborn from toxins and harmful chemicals, choose environmentally friendly and healthy products and provide cleaner air to breathe.
Some chemicals to avoid in the baby’s room:
- Vinyl
- PVC
- Phthalates
- Bleach
- Formaldehyde
- Lead
- Pesticides
One of the most important choices you can make concerns the mattress, since babies spend so much time sleeping on it. Organic is the best choice, or mattresses free of vinyl, PVC, phthalates, pesticides and bleach.
When painting the nursery, opt for zero-VOC paint to prevent volatile organic compound emissions for years after the application of the coat.
An air purifier will help provide cleaner indoor air, which can be more polluted than outdoor air.
Look for air purifiers with the right air filters that not only filter particles and dust (HEPA) but also chemicals, gases and odors (activated carbon filter). A combination of activated carbon and HEPA offers the most complete protection.
Open windows regularly and replace HVAC filters as needed. Do not clean with bleach or other cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals and fumes. Opt for non-toxic or greener alternatives instead.
Go for flooring that is free of formaldehyde and VOC finishes.
Choose toys wisely, and opt for organic, wooden or washable toys.
Source: Bend Bulletin
Big and small air purifiers for nurseries of every size
Not every air purifier is made the same - only the right filtration combo will remove harmful toxins.
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| An air purifier can help keep indoor air clean and healthy. |
From small and compact models like the AirTube Series for small baby’s rooms to full room air purifiers like the 5000 Exec or AirMedic Exec, AllerAir’s complete product line of home and office air purifiers promise to deliver the right unit for every need.
Contact AllerAir for more information and personalized recommendations, based on the room size, IAQ concerns and budget.
Related posts:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Indoor air pollution in the nursery includes chemicals, fumes
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| The average "new" nursery can expose babies to 300 different chemicals and gases. |
When the popular TV show “Good Morning America” with the help of Greenguard Environmental Institute (part of Underwriters Laboratories) started investigating what kind of air pollutants people are exposed to in the average home, no one thought the results would be this shocking.
They set up a room with a new crib, changing table, rocker and decorations and then they tested the indoor air quality for seven days.
The results: The indoor air in the new nursery contained 300 different chemicals. A test of the air just outside the home revealed only two chemicals.
The fact that indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air is not that shocking, especially for regular readers of this blog. But 300 different chemicals? Ouch.
It is concerning because young children are most at risk from environmental pollution, since they breathe more and ingest more in proportion to their body size.
A big pollution culprit was the new crib mattress, which emitted more than 100 different chemicals.
The new furniture shared formaldehyde fumes and the new paint (I guess they didn’t go for the low-VOC version) contained chemical gases five times the recommended limit.
Source: ABC News
Bring home baby to a healthy nursery
It is rather disconcerting to know that these products are so easily and legally available and that too many people just don’t know about the importance of good indoor air quality in the home.
Especially expecting parents need to be vigilant about the types of products they use. The key to the best indoor air quality lies in a 3-pronged approach:
- Source control – Avoid adding contaminants into the ambient air. Be careful about new furniture and pressed wood products, fragrances and scents as well as high-VOC products.
- Ventilation – Open windows regularly to let fresh air in and inspect and maintain the ventilation system. Schedule renovations and paint jobs for fall and spring when windows can stay open for a longer period of time.
- Air filtration – A newborn’s immune system is still developing, but it doesn’t mean a baby should be bombarded with hundreds of chemicals. Use a multistage filtration system with activated carbon and HEPA in the room (the activated carbon removes chemicals and gases, HEPA filters out particles)
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| Air purifiers with activated carbon & HEPA |
For small nurseries, try the AirTube Supreme with a 10 lb. carbon filter and medical-grade HEPA.
Other popular air purifiers for nurseries include the 4000 Exec and the AirMedic Exec.
Contact AllerAir for more information and options.
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