Baby Bugs

Bacteria are tiny organisms consisting of one cell and can grow and divide every 20 minutes. One single bacteria cell can become more than 8 million cells in less than 24 hours.

One of the main sources of bacteria in our homes and hospitals are people. Bacteria can travel from person to person or from person to surface and back again.

The vast majority of newborns enter the world healthy, however they are particularly susceptible to certain infections much more so than older children and adults as their new immune systems aren’t adequately developed. An infection is an illness caused by a germ that enters the body.

Newborn babies and especially premature babies are more likely to develop an infection because their immune systems are not fully mature.

After birth, the baby is exposed to germs in the outside world. Though the wards are kept as clean as possible and nurses and other health professionals are very strict about hand hygiene, there is still a chance that babies can get an infection because germs are everywhere and the only protection a premature or newborn baby has is some short lived immunity from their mum.

Types of bacteria that are particularly nasty to babies are Staphylococcus Aureus which includes the MRSA strain, E Coli, Klebsiella and Serratia which both come from the same family. To learn more on these nasty bugs, please visit our factual website www.preciousprotechtor.co.uk.

It is impossible to live in an entirely bug free world, which is why it is essential to consider alternative ways to protect your baby. Our clothing range is available until a baby is three months old as that is when they start to build up their own immunity.

Our clothes have been designed to help those most precious to you in those early vulnerable months and so you can concentrate on enjoying your first months as a parent.

This content is not intended nor does it replace individual professional advice.
Please contact a healthcare professional if your baby shows any signs of the above.