Exhaust fumes and children in prams: How you can protect your little bundle of joy

The health of your little one is especially close to your heart. Yet in a world where air pollution is constantly increasing, the question arises as to how safe it is to be out and about with a pram along the streets. Vehicle emissions are one of the main causes of air pollution, and their effects on health are worrying. In this article, we will take a closer look at, how harmful exhaust fumes can be for children in prams and how you can protect your little one.

The dangers of air pollution for children

Effects on the respiratory tractChildren still have underdeveloped airways, which particularly susceptible to pollutants are in the air. Exhaust fumes contain toxic substances such as nitrogen oxides and fine dust, which can lead to respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis.

Effects on the immune systemAir pollution can Weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to infections. Children who are regularly exposed to harmful exhaust fumes may have a higher risk of illnesses such as pneumonia and allergies.

Children more at risk than adults

Babies or toddlers in pushchairs are much closer to the road than the adults pushing them. As a result, they inhale significantly more pollutants.. That is the result of a study published in the journal Environment International. Study of the British Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) at the University of Surrey.

Measures to protect children

The scientists also found in their study which measures can protect babies and toddlers in pushchairs. The study thus confirmed that increased sitting helps. Die my junior Pushchair all have a raised seat surface, which is higher than that of most other providers.

The scientists also examined whether Covers, such as a rain cover, help could. And it turned out that they could reduce the concentration of fine harmful pollutant particles by up to 39 percent, and for coarser particles it was even 43 percent.

Parents should also try, to avoid heavily trafficked roads and areas with high air pollution, when out and about with a pram. Careful route planning can help to minimise exposure to exhaust fumes.

Air pollution caused by exhaust fumes poses a serious threat to the health of our children. They are particularly exposed to harmful pollutants when in a pushchair. An elevated seat, a cover, and careful route planning can help protect your little one.

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