Premature babies are much more vulnerable in terms of their immune system compared to full-term babies. Limited antibodies passed from the mother, incomplete development of immune cell functions, and an inadequate complement system are among the main reasons for this fragility. This situation leads to premature babies being at a higher risk of infections, especially respiratory diseases.
In this high-risk environment, keeping the area where premature babies live sterile is vital. Findings supported by researchers from Istanbul Technical University show that Sterilisa Air and Sterilisa Pro, thanks to their patented Pulsed Light technology, can create a safe and sterile environment for premature babies. While Sterilisa Air instantly destroys airborne microorganisms when operated continuously in a home environment, Sterilisa Pro offers a complementary solution to daily cleaning practices in surface disinfection. Thus, a healthier, safer, and more protected living space can be provided for premature babies.
It is recommended that the Sterilisa Air Air Disinfection device be operated continuously for 6–12 months in the room where your baby is located, and after this period, the device should continue to be used as explained in the blog post “Air Disinfection Approach Supporting Immunity with Sterilisa Air.”
It is advised that the Sterilisa Pro device becomes part of the daily care routine during the same period. Baby clothes, changing areas, diaper changing tables, toys, and all other surfaces that the baby comes into contact with should be disinfected daily with the device, and once the immune system reaches normal levels, it should continue to be used regularly on materials and surfaces with high hygiene risk (e.g., items from outside, toys, common areas). In this way, the most critical infection risks of the premature period are reduced, and a protected hygiene standard is established for the future.
Source:
Kollmann, T. R., Levy, O., Montgomery, R. R., & Goriely, S. (2017). Innate immune function by term and preterm newborns in the context of perinatal infection. Nature Reviews Immunology, 17(5), 329–341.
Pammi, M., & Weisman, L. E. (2021). Immune deficiencies of the neonate: New insights into a complex conundrum. Frontiers in Immunology, 12, 758373.
