User safety tops all criteria in the selection of an ionic air purifier for use in the home, office, factory or school.

Existing ionic air purifier technology, regardless of whether they originate in North America, Europe, Japan or China produce a primary beneficial reactive agent.Depending on the specific technology, these reactive agents may be called negative ions, bipolar ions, plasmacluster ions and so on. Their chief role is to eliminate contaminants in the air we breathe. Much has been written on the efficacy of these reactive agents in destroying contaminants. What takes effort to unearth is whether these powerful reactive agents also act against the delicate human tissues that lead from the trachea to the bronchi of the lungs.

Whether by design or otherwise, there is also an information void about whether there are other by-products and if these are harmful to fragile human tissues as well. However, in the industry, it is known that current ionic air purifier technology results in the inadvertent production of by-products. In sufficient concentrations, these may prove harmful to human tissue. Ozone is one of the potentially toxic by-products. In high concentrations, ozone has been proven to damage human tissues.

Accordingly, for the ionic air purifier user, the issue of safety has to be addressed from these two perspectives:

(1) Potential harm from the beneficial reactive agents, and

(2) Potential harm from the unintended by-products.

Our intensive though by no means exhaustive research on these two perspectives have been condensed into two detailed write-ups that are featured on Ezinearticles.com.

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(1) Beneficial reactive agents

(2) Unintended by-products

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child abuse and neglect

According to recent statistics from the Child Welfare Protection Services, 80% of child abuse and neglect victims developed at least one psychiatric disorder by the age of 21, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Moreover, children who experience abuse and neglect are 59% more likely to be arrested as a juvenile, 28% more likely to be arrested as an adult and 30% more likely to commit violent crimes. Abused children are also 25% more likely to experience teen pregnancy, 2.5 times more likely to develop alcoholism and 3.8 times more likely to develop drug addictions. One third of these abused children will go on to abuse their own children one day.

There are several types of abuse and neglect perpetrated against children. Physical neglect involves the refusal of health care to treat a physical injury, medical condition or impairment, or a delay in health care. It also involves abandonment, which is the desertion of a child without supervision. Kicking a child out of the house, allowing the child to leave overnight without knowing his or her whereabouts and showing reckless disregard for the child’s safety, such as driving while drunk, are all causes of physical neglect. Providing inadequate clothing, food and shelter are common causes as well. With physical abuse, the child is intentionally slapped, kicked, punched, burned or injured in an attempt to control them.

Additionally, educational child abuse and neglect occurs when the child is missing from school at least 5 days each month, if the child is not registered for school, or if the child is refused remedial education to treat a diagnosed disorder or special educational need. Sometimes, it is recognized that the parents are trying to ensure their child gets proper education but the child is simply defiant, in which case, the child may need to attend a special boarding school for more individualized care.

Many people incorrectly believe that, by law, victims of child abuse and neglect must be removed from their homes immediately. In reality, the most likely outcome is that counselors will intervene and try to rehabilitate the family, at the very least keeping the non-abusive parent and child together. Another misconception is that child abuse cannot be reported anonymously, although most states don’t require you to provide your name and the person reported for abuse will never find out your name regardless. If you fear someone you know has been a victim of domestic crimes, then call 1-800-4-A-CHILD right away and save a life.

If you’re not sure how you want to decorate your nursery, start by choosing the baby bedding. The nursery is all planned out. You’ve chosen the crib, the rug, the stuffed animals, even the light-switch covers… but have you forgotten something? When choosing baby bedding there are a lot of things to consider, so make your choice carefully, and keep these things in mind:

- First are foremost, consider your newborn’s comfort. Bedding should be soft, with 100% cotton being one of the best choices. Knit cotton, flannel, and high thread count woven cotton are all excellent choices.

- Keep in mind that you’re not going to have a lot of time with a new baby in the house, so you will want bedding that’s as easy to care for as possible - in other words, make sure it’s machine washable.

- To ensure the safety of your baby, makes sure that your crib bedding fits the crib mattress tightly. If your sheets don’t fit as well as you’d like, but a set of elastic straps that go under the mattress and make the crib sheet fit more tightly.

- A bedding set might seems like the msot economical way to buy bedding, but this is not necessarily true. You should realize that items commonly included in a bedding set (like bumper pads and comforters) are not recommended for very young babies. So if you are trying to save money, consider buying individual pieces rather than a full bedding set. Many people buy bedding sets because all the pieces coordinate, but buying separates can reward those with creativity.

- And lastly, when you’ve taken care of all the more important concerns, consider the look of the bedding, and how it will coordinate with the rest of the nursery.

Depending on your needs, you may need want to spend more money on higher-quality bedding, or you may want to choose something a little less expensive. It’s possible to use the same crib bedding for quite a few years by buying a convertible crib or a toddler bed (make sure it uses standard-sized crib sheets). If you’re planning on a big family (or even one more child), consider gender neutral crib bedding like the Vintage baby bedding, so that you don’t have to keep buying new bedding. Then again, if you redorate frequently and don’t want to be tied to one design, then you’re probably better off with less-expensive bedding. In any case, keep extra sets of sheets on hand, in case of emergency!

Anyone who doesn’t have their whole nursery completely planned out will likely be frustrated (and possibly terrified!) by the massive selection of nursery decor items that are available. Animal designs come in everything from caterpillar baby bedding to elephants. If it’s angels you’re looking for, be prepared to spend some time on your search - there are hundreds of different choices. For extremely popular themes (think Winnie the Pooh or Noah’s Ark), the number of choices can start to get ridiculous.

Whether it’s baby boy crib bedding or baby girl, it can be really difficult to stick within your budget, because everything is so sweet. Baby bedding can be incredibly cute, and every parent wants the best for their new baby. But you’ve got to realize that your baby isn’t going to know the difference. So now you might be wondering what actually is important. Here are some ideas:

- Think twice before installing bumper pads - they may not be as useful as you think. It is all too easy for an active infant to pull a bumper loose and get it over his or her face. If this happens at night, a parent may not even realize until the next morning. It is generally recommended to keep bumper pads out of the crib until your child is at least 1 year old, but if you insist on keeping them in the crib, make sure they are secured tightly, with the ties on the outside of the crib.

- You won’t find sheet sets for cribs, because babies don’t use flat sheets or pillowcases, just the fitted sheet. When buying crib sheets, be sure you know the size of your mattress first. If the sheets don’t fit snugly, they may peel off the mattress. Not only is this annoying, it’s a serious health risk. Diaper leaks are inevitable so consider a mattress protector and avoid white sheets!

- Since loose blankets can also be a hazard, stick to a sleep sack or warm PJs instead of a quilt. And don’t overbundle the baby - he doesn’t need to be any warmer than you do. One other thing that you need to keep out of the crib is pillows and stuffed animals - they’re a suffocation hazard.

When it comes to buying crib bedding, be sure that it’s safe, then pick something cute - you don’t need to sacrifice one for the other.

So you’ve bought the crib - congratulations! But now you must be wondering what bedding you’re going to put in it. The majority of crib bedding sets consist of several items, but some of them may actually be harmful to your baby. To be honest, the only thing you really need is a couple of crib sheets, because modern crib safety standards recommend keeping cribs free of all soft bedding. Crib sets are cute, but since most of the pieces are unnecessary, it’s much better to spend your money on some durable, comfortable crib sheets instead.

It may come as a surprise to some, but neither crib bumpers nor blankets are recommended because they are a suffocation hazard. Swaddling blankets or sleep sacks are the best alternative to loose blankets and quilts. Sleep sacks have become a commonplace item these days. While a bit difficult to explain to someone who’s never seen one before, a photograph will clear things up instantly. Swaddling blankets have come a long way, with many mow featuring special fasteners to keep the blanket snug. Swaddling can be an excellent way to help a newborn sleep, but it is generally not recommended beyond 6 weeks because of fears it can hinder hip development. You will be holding your baby a lot, so you might still want a blanket or comforter for those times, especially if you’ve had a winter baby. Just remember that you have to put your baby into the crib without the quilt.

Another crib accessory is a sleep positioner - a kind of foam wedge designed to keep baby on his back. It’s supposed to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But a young baby is unable to roll onto his tummy anyway - just put him to bed on his back and you should be fine. You should also realize that these foam wedges are themselves soft bedding, which is not recommended by most pediatricians for very young babies.

Other items included in a bedding set can include a window valance, diaper stacker, toy bag, and crib skirt. These can be very tempting because they match the crib bedding, but your baby will not suffer without them.

But most parents are going to want a bedding set anyway, just for the look of the nursery. In this case, try neutral baby bedding like a Hot Cocoa baby bedding set. {It’s much more cost effective because you can use it again and again, regardless of the sex of your next baby.}