Medical News Today reports that children who are given
antibiotics during their first three months of life often wheeze
at 15 months. However, researchers are not sure if antibiotics
actually make children more prone to asthma since it’s difficult
to distinguish between asthma and respiratory infections in
young children. Read more and antibiotics and asthma Steven
Hong, President of Sylvane.com, recently appeared on the
syndicated radio talk show “At Home with Cheryl Gillepsie” to
speak about how to create a healthy nursery. He went on to cover
all the basics of making a healthy home. Here are some great
healthy home tips from the interview: - If you have a newborn on
the way, paint the nursery well before the baby’s due date, as
fresh paint releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can
cause irritation, headaches, nausea, and more serious problems
with high exposure. Low-VOC paints are also available.