We used to think that indoor plants are extremely useful for our home.
They decorate the interior and humidify the air. But some plants may dangerous, and especially often this applies to a completely unprotected baby's body. If you have a child in your home, check your houseplants for the four most common hazards to children.
1. Thorns and sharp leaves. Not only cacti can injure a child, but doctors generally prohibit putting them in a nursery. Some plants have sharp enough edges that they can injure a curious child.2. Small fruits. It is advisable to choose plants that do not bear fruit.
For example, nightshade or dwarf peppers can be dangerous if they are inhaled by a child.
3. Harmful substances in plant juice. The juice of some plants contains substances that cause irritation.
Doctors advise avoiding plants of the Aroid family (diffenbachia, monstera).4. Allergic reactions. The last danger is difficult to foresee, since allergies are an individual reaction of the body. Sometimes the most common plants cause a large-scale reaction in humans. There is only one way out of this situation - to start equipping the child's room with plants after his body gets stronger, for example, after 7-8 years and even later.
You will also be interested in reading 7 indoor plants that purify the air.
