Does fumigation with vinegar have any effect on newborns?

We all know that the bodies of newborns are relatively fragile because their organs have not yet matured, especially the respiratory tract of newborns, because the fetus breathes through the umbilical cord in the mother's belly, and needs to breathe on its own after delivery. However, some parents choose to fumigate the room with vinegar to ensure that the newborn grows in a sterile environment. Will fumigating with vinegar have an impact on newborns?

1 Effects of fumigation with vinegar on newborns

Because the skin and mucous membranes of newborns are tender and their respiratory systems are not yet fully developed, if babies are exposed to a vinegar-smoked environment, it will cause adverse irritation to their skin and respiratory mucosa, and may even cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing. Therefore, the newborn must leave the room when fumigating with vinegar. After the fumigation is completed, the windows must be opened in time for ventilation, and the newborn can only be allowed to enter after fresh air is allowed into the room.

Acetic acid does have disinfecting and bactericidal effects at a certain concentration, but the effect is not very good. Even at a high concentration, it is not recommended for use. The acetic acid concentration in vinegar is very low, far from being enough to disinfect.

3 Side effects of smoked vinegar

If the concentration of fumigated vinegar is too high or the time is too long, it will not only cause symptoms such as difficulty breathing and nausea, but also cause damage to the skin and respiratory mucosa. The acetic smell of smoked vinegar can irritate the respiratory mucosa, and can especially cause attacks or aggravation of symptoms in patients with bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, etc.

Newborn babies can absorb their mother's immunity from breast milk, so the room they live in generally does not need special disinfection. Just pay attention to ventilation, keep the air fresh, and pay attention to hygiene to prevent the baby from catching cold.