Having a pet is good for your baby, says a study out of Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. Researchers at the hospital studied
nearly 500 babies in large cities, such as New York and Boston and tracked
their health, along with allergen and bacteria levels in their homes.
The study found that babies who were exposed to pets within
the first year of life were less likely to suffer from asthma and allergies
than those babies who were exposed after age one. It also found that babies
exposed to cockroaches and mouse dander were less likely to suffer from
wheezing by age three.
While not many of us would be willing to live with mice or
insects for the sake of allergy immunity, this study reaffirms the belief that
dogs and cats do not pose a risk for babies. On the contrary, our furry
children help our human children fight off allergies while providing an
immunity boost.
I have always had pets since I was born and so have my kids.
They have not only made our lives richer but given us unconditional love and
companionship. I’m not surprised that dogs and cats can help children
physically in yet another way. I’m just happy that science is finally
proving it.
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