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When you bring a new baby home, there’s no shortage of things to worry about: whether they’re sleeping enough, having enough wet diapers, and, of course, the air they’re breathing. While most parents have baby-proof cabinets and outlets, the vast majority overlook one of the most essential elements of an infant’s health and development: indoor air quality.

At Aire One East, we understand that clean, fresh air is not a luxury but a necessity, especially when you have a baby. This is why IAQ should be top of mind in your baby’s home environment.

Babies Have a Higher Respiratory Rate than Adults

A newborn breathes nearly twice as quickly as an adult, so they ingest much more air — and everything in it. Any pollutants, allergens, or toxins in your home are being inhaled at a faster rate by babies, potentially making them more susceptible to respiratory irritation or illness.

Developing Lungs Are More Vulnerable

Your baby’s lungs and immune systems are still developing in the first couple of years of life. Exposure to elements such as dust, mold spores, pet dander, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and smoke can cause long-term respiratory issues or exacerbate asthma and allergies. Fresh air provides your child’s lungs with the best possible opportunity to grow healthy and without complications.

Bad Air Can Make It Hard to Sleep

Babies need lots of sleep for healthy growth and brain development. However, stuffy, dry, or dirty air can also make it more difficult for them to sleep soundly throughout the night. Poor indoor air quality is a source of ailments such as a stuffy nose, coughing, or general discomfort. A good air treatment system can help reduce dust and prevent germs and molds from contaminating the child’s room.

The Air Indoors Is Often Dirtier Than the Air Outside

Many parents assume their baby is safest indoors, which is not always the case. Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air due to poor ventilation and the use of everyday household products. Common culprits include:

• Cleaning agents and disinfectants
• Off-gassing from furniture or paint
• Cooking fumes
• Pet hair and dander
• Dust mites and mold

Air purifiers, humidifiers, or whole-home air treatment systems can significantly improve indoor air quality and help create a safer environment for your baby.

Airtight Homes Trap More Pollutants

Homes today are built to be energy-efficient, but this also means they can trap pollutants indoors. Pollutants accumulate in the air your baby breathes when there is inadequate ventilation and filtration. Aire One East offers state-of-the-art HVAC products and whole-house air purification, which will freshen your air and reduce the levels of pollutants.

How Aire One East Can Help

With Aire One East, we provide home air quality systems to help ensure that your family (and your little one, in particular) stays happy and healthy. Whether it’s installing:

• HEPA air purifiers
• UV light air treatment systems
• Humidifiers for balanced moisture
• Or ventilation upgrades

We’re here to help you breathe more easily.

Final Thoughts

Your baby’s world is their ecosystem, and clean air is as much a part of their environment as anything else in the home. By improving air quality now, you’re not only making her more comfortable, but you’re also investing in her long-term health.

Want to bequeath your baby better air?

Contact Aire One East to schedule a home air quality assessment and discover the recommended air treatment options for your baby’s room.