How to protect your newborns during diwali

Neo-natal experts say that exposing the newborn to loud firecrackers can develop hearing problem. However, they say, it is difficult to detect. Exposure to loud crackers may damage the ear drums. A newborn baby is vulnerable to loud noise created by firecrackers in Diwali. Since they are too small, the impact is subtle and gauging the damage is difficult. “It is advisable that a woman stays away from loud firecracker noise during the first three months of pregnancy. The foetus is in initial developmental stage and therefore extra care should be taken for the same." Psychiatrists also say that a certain section of children in the age group of 2-15 can develop anxiety and fear because of loud fire cracker noise. Parents not to force children to burn firecrackers and encourage get together with relatives and friends