Hepa Air Purifiers And Babies

HEPA air purifiers are practically essential with babies in the house. The air we breathe is composed of many particles such as dust, pollens, mold spores, volatile organic chemicals, smoke, pet dander and others including the nasty dust mites that inhabit our carpets, upholstery, beds and pillows. These particles, when inhaled, go into our lungs and can get into areas where the body cannot filter them out.

Babies are very fragile because their immune systems have not fully developed, and it is therefore important to raise them in an environment with the cleanest air possible. Studies have shown that the air inside our houses is 100 times more polluted than that outside. Largely because of that, more than 50 million Americans visit their doctors annually due to allergies and asthma.

High efficiency particle arresting air purifiers can be used to eliminate the small particles that can enter deep within the bronchial and pulmonary system. Short for High Efficiency Particulate Air filter, by definition they must be able to remove 99.97% of particles of 0.3 microns (with a micron being defined as one ten thousandth of a millimeter) in size in order to legally be classified as HEPA. As such, they remove dust, pollen, mold spores, bacteria, and virsues.

Some air purifiers designed for nurseries can filter over 700 cubic feet of air 24 hours a day. This is an ideal filter for a baby's room or nursery because they can also absorb noxious gaseous pollutants, and volatile organic chemicals that can off gas from new carpets and fresh paint.

If you notice that your baby gets restless at night, perhaps it is due to difficulty in dealing with the airborne pollutants. Filtering the air should improve your baby's comfort level almost immediately.

When purchasing this type of filtration for your baby or a nursery, keep the following factors in mind to help you choose the correct one for your particular circumstances, as not all are equal.

1. Purchase a unit that removes a high percentage of particulates from the air. Unless it can claim to remove 99.97% of particles of 0.3 microns or less, it is not the real thing.

2. Know what pollutants you would like to get rid of so you can purchase the air purifier that specifically removes those particles. If you know that dust is your main problem, then look for a unit that will eradicate dust.

3. Know how frequently the filter needs to be replaced and how much it will cost you to do so. A 5 year filter life will save time and money.

4. Make sure you have a 5 warranty, and understand what it covers.

5. Check to see how much maintenance it requires.

Hospitals, nurseries and homes all use incredibly efficient air purifiers to keep babies healthy. Prices are now such that most homes can afford them, and they are certainly extremely effective in removing these dangerous and tiny particles of pollen, fibers, pet dander and everything else that makes up household dust. They will without doubt make a significant contribution to the health of your baby.