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Is wifi signal bad for my new born child
Dear Dr.
My boy child is 1.5 months old. I have a wifi network and a extender (booster) at my home for work, they are kept on 24 hours.
Is there any problem from wifi signals to my child.?
That is are wifi signal are safe for new born, if not not then how much distance should i keep it away from child and any precautionary measures to be take.
Please guide.
Thank you.
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No scientific data available about whether it is harmfum or not...
But keep the baby away from router, means in separate room....
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Keep away from baby if possible keep it in another room.
There is no study or clear guidance about maintaining how much distance is safe.
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It’s not harmful but Keep it in lobby ,Never in bed room , as it disturbs sleep quality of all family members including adults and there by future , Remember Baby growth and brain development occurs during deep sleep.
More important than Wifi is mobile signals avoid it in baby room.
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There is no scientific proof that it's harmful...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Avoid wifi in baby’s room and there is no proven data to suggest wifi is harmful.
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