My sibling just had a baby and all of us are so happy about our family, but he is the cutest little baby I have ever seen, even though I may be just a little biased! My sibling and her husband are honestly happy to bring him home plus seem to have everything they need set up, but I was wondering if the indoor air quality mattered at home since the baby is born into such a sterile environment at the hospital.
I wonder how much that air purification system there impacts the immunity of babies when they first enter the world.
Some people debate that babies shouldn’t necessarily live in environments where the indoor air quality is too perfect because they need to be exposed to toxins in order to build up strong immunity. Some people argue that they need to have indoor air quality because their immune systems are so fragile and can’t withstand toxins or pollutants in the air. I’m reminded that people have given birth out in the wild for generations and they grew into strong and healthy human beings, so having an air purification system isn’t necessarily going to make or break the baby. It’s okay to have an air purification system in the house, even though I don’t think anyone should go silly trying to keep everything extra clean for the baby! They need that exposure to get stronger, but you also can’t shield your baby from everything in life, so this may be a small step to releasing control over their experience and allowing their bodies to do what they’re meant to do.