Top 10 threats to watch out for!

There are seemingly innocuous things in her environment that could be a potential hazard for your baby. M&B shows you how to protect her from them

- DEBJANI SENGUPTA ARORA

When in the womb, your baby is safe and secure. Once you welcome her into your world, chances are the environment around would not warrant the same. From dust mites to air pollutants, pesticide-injected foods to degraded toy quality, all could potentially form an unhygienic chain around your baby. Because these things are present everywhere and mock your baby’s life at every step, it’s hard to keep your baby away from their clutches. Moreover, your baby’s system isn’t all that strong and sound to fight off the harmful effects of pollutants and toxins acting as uninvited house guests. But being a little alert can make a lot of difference to your baby and her life. Even if you cannot remove all the pollutants and toxins from her vicinity, you can choose the right stuff to ensure safety and a healthy way of living.

If it’s hard to break free from that inseparable unhygienic chain, you can create your own chosen hygienic chain to annul the effects of the former. Here, we list simple ways that will help you keep your baby pollution-free and out of the reach of toxic substances to a large extent, and, in the long run, reward you with good health and a safe environment for your baby.

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