Is the radiation from laptop harmful for babies?

Answer 1

It will depend on your personal beliefs. The scientific evidence is mixed.

Some scientific evidence indicates that the levels of radiation measured as emissions from a laptop computer are in frequency ranges and emitted power levels that are entirely harmless. To be harmful, the power levels must be high enough to break molecular bonds - this is 'ionising' radiation. Higher frequencies are also better at breaking bonds. Laptops don't emit ionising radiation.

A good example of harmful ionising radiation is ordinary sunlight. Putting your baby in midday sunlight for a few minutes is far more harmful than months of exposure to the radiation of a laptop computer. Always use a Factor 40 or better sun block cream on babies.

Other scientific evidence has shown that low-level radiation can impact cell growth, DNA replication, and the absorption of amino acids. This can lead to developmental genetic effects - though there is currently limited and conflicting epidemiological studies on the topic.

There are groups who take an alternative metaphysical position (outside of physical evidence) and who believe that all and any electromagnetic radiation is harmful. Such people will not use computers, cellphones or vehicles with spark ignition and will also avoid living near powerlines, radio transmitter antennae and radar installations at airports and harbours.

Answer 2

Yes, it is possible - over a certain level of radiation.