Formaldehyde is very harmful to newborns. Formaldehyde is a toxic substance that is a colorless and irritating gas at room temperature and can enter the body through the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract and skin, and can cause liver and kidney damage through metabolites in the body and after the action of formaldehyde. Therefore, if the baby is exposed to formaldehyde substances, there may be liver and kidney function damage, cough, skin irritation and other problems, and in serious cases can threaten the baby’s life. So be sure to keep your baby away from places with high levels of formaldehyde.
Newborns may also develop chronic respiratory disease after exposure to formaldehyde, which can also indirectly affect their growth and development, leading to stunted growth or other problems, so it’s best not to let your child go to a newly renovated house or touch shoddy toys to avoid illness.
Formaldehyde is also carcinogenic, causing problems such as nasal cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, and in severe cases, memory and intelligence, memory loss, and mental retardation. It is important to pay attention to this as it can have an impact on your child’s life.