Can a six-month-old baby live in the new house?

The newly renovated rooms in the house look very beautiful. Although many decoration materials do not smell odorous, they actually still contain certain harmful substances. Especially for families with babies, they need to wait a few months after the decoration before moving in. So, can babies live in the new house for half a year? You can live there for half a year, but it is best to wait until the air is tested by the relevant department to make sure there is no harmful gas such as formaldehyde before moving in.

1. Hazards of toxic gases in new houses

1. The harm of formaldehyde

How long a newly renovated house should be left vacant before you can move in depends on the formaldehyde content in the room. Formaldehyde has a strong irritating effect on the skin and mucous membranes. When inhaled in high concentrations, the human body will experience severe respiratory irritation and edema, eye irritation, headache, allergic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, and even cancer.

2. Volatilization of toxic substances such as benzene and ammonia

The time it takes to move into a newly renovated house depends on how long it takes for another toxic substance, benzene, to evaporate. Substances such as benzene and TVOC mainly come from coatings, paints and adhesives used in furniture. They affect the central nervous system and cause symptoms such as dizziness, headache, weakness and chest tightness.

2. How long does it take for a family with children to move in?

Although it will be several months after the renovation, you can usually move in if the air quality is up to standard. However, if there are children or even babies in the house, this cannot be the case. Children have weak resistance. Although plants can be placed in the house to detoxify, the human body is actually the best air purifier. A baby’s resistance is definitely not enough to serve as an air purifier.

Families with young children should generally wait six months to six months before moving into a new home, because children's physical conditions are much more fragile than those of adults. Moving into a new house too early may cause respiratory diseases, and in severe cases even lead to leukemia. You must never take risks with your child's health. If your home really does not have the conditions, you should wait at least three months after the renovation is completed before moving into the new home.

3. Always pay attention to your child’s health after moving into the new house

After moving into a newly renovated house, you should always pay attention to the health of your children and other creatures in the room. If the following situations occur, please go to the hospital immediately and ask a professional to check the indoor air conditions.

1. There is a pungent, dazzling and other irritating smell, which does not dissipate for a long time;

2. Children at home often cough and have reduced immunity;

3. Feeling nauseous, stuffy, and dizzy when getting up every morning;

4. I often feel sore throat and difficulty breathing even though I don’t smoke;

5. Children at home often cough and have reduced immunity;

6. Family members have a cluster of certain symptoms.

Of course, for the sake of everyone's health, we have conducted in-depth research on the best way to remove harmful air from new home decoration. In the end, we found that "ventilation" is the most effective and cheapest method. After the new house is renovated, no matter how eager we are to move in, we should also consider the health of our children at home. We must let it air out for more time, and wait until the indoor pollutants are really within the limit that will not harm the body, then we can happily move into the new house!