Indoor air quality is often overlooked, yet it plays a big role in creating a safe and healthy home, especially for families with babies and young children.

Indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air[i]. From dust and pet dander to fumes from furniture or cleaning products, these pollutants are often invisible but can seriously impact your family’s health.

What’s in the air we breathe indoors?

Common indoor pollutants include:

• dust, pollen, and pet dander
• mould spores, especially in humid or poorly ventilated areas
• volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from paints, cleaning sprays, and furniture
• smoke particles from cooking, candles, or bushfires
• airborne bacteria and viruses

Young children and babies are more vulnerable to these pollutants since their immune systems are still developing. For families living with asthma or allergies, these pollutants are common irritants that can cause symptoms to flare up.  

How air purifiers can help

An air purifier can be an effective tool in reducing exposure to airborne pollutants. Air purifiers are devices that draws in air, filters and removes pollutants and then provides fresher, cleaner air. The Daikin MCB80 Air Purifier is designed with families in mind, offering:

• A HEPA filter with an antibacterial coating to trap dust, pollen, and fine particles
• Twin Streamer technology to help inactivate airborne viruses, bacteria, and odours
• A UVC light to break down microorganisms caught in the filter
• A PM2.5 air quality monitor for real-time air quality insights
• Smartphone control, making it easier to manage from anywhere

These features are especially useful in nurseries, bedrooms, and shared family spaces.

For an even more complete air quality solution, Daikin’s air purifiers can work seamlessly with your air conditioning.

Part of a smarter air ecosystem

The MCB80 can also work in tandem with Daikin’s Alira X split system, creating a smarter, more responsive home environment:

• It detects when your air conditioner is on and boosts airflow to improve circulation and filtration.
• It automatically increases airflow when pollution levels spike, ensuring cleaner, more comfortable air for your family.

Together, they deliver complete home comfort: filtered, purified, and evenly conditioned air.

Trusted by experts

For families managing allergies or asthma, the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program offers guidance on products that support better indoor environments. All of Daikin’s air purifiers and most of Daikin’s split systems are proudly Sensitive Choice approved. This means they have been independently reviewed and identified as potentially beneficial for people with asthma or allergies.

A healthier start at home

While air purifiers are not a cure-all, they can be a valuable part of a broader approach to improving your family’s environment by reducing allergens at home. Combined with good cleaning habits, ventilation, and thoughtful product choices, air purification can help create a home that supports your family’s health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through to early childhood and beyond.

Take a confident step toward a cleaner, safer home. Explore Daikin’s range of air purifiers and split systems at daikin.com.au

Visit us at the Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo

Sensitive Choice will be exhibiting at the Melbourne Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 3 to 4 October 2026.

Daikin is proud to showcase their Sensitive Choice approved air purifiers and split systems at this year’s event. Whether you’re setting up your nursery or improving your home for your growing family, Daikin’s advanced technology helps reduce allergens, bacteria, and indoor pollutants to give you peace of mind about the air quality in your home.

Visit the Sensitive Choice stand (F24) at PBC Expo to see them in action and experience the difference for yourself.

Expo exclusive: up to 60% off Daikin air purifiers.
Sunday, 4 October, enjoy up to 60% off Daikin air purifiers when you purchase through the Daikin Online Store using the promo code at the Sensitive Choice stand.

Get your event tickets today: https://bit.ly/SC-PBC-Tix-2026 

[i] Why Indoor Air Quality is Important to Schools. (2025). Retrieved from United States Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/iaq-schools/why-indoor-air-quality-important-schools