2007-01-03 05:58:16 · 7 answers · asked by Renee 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
thanks so much for your answers! im waiting to hear back from the OB just thought id ask for mommy's opinions! thanks again
2007-01-03 06:04:32 · update #1
Traditional paints use Volatile Organic Compounds which are toxic (this is what causes the fumes). If you are using paint with VOCs, it would be a good idea not to be there until the paint dries.
You can also look for environmentally friendly paints that use zero or low VOCs.
http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm#paints
I recently had my house painted with some zero VOC paint from Yolo.
www.yolocolorhouse.com
The paint is more expensive, but I was happy to spend the extra dollars to avoid the toxins, and the color turned out nicely.
2007-01-05 13:15:46 · answer #1 · answered by kyuzo777 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure!!! Paint fumes are not exactly healthy for anyone to be inhaleing too much but you are not at any more risk than anyone else. A lot of women paint the nursery and everything when pregnant and it does no harm. The main paints to be worried about are anything with Lead in it but they don't make that paint anymore. Just make sure that you keep a window open to make sure that you aren't breathing in too much. If you are really conserned about the fumes you can by paint that doesnt have fumes. It is designed for people who can't tolerate the smell. As for it at your paint store..
2007-01-03 06:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by Ashleigh C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont like the sounds of that.Air the house out.Can you stay with friends or family until it dries?
2007-01-03 06:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the placenta filters out alot of fumes so yes. you can check with parenthood.com, americanbaby.com or babycenter.com for more opinions.
2007-01-03 06:01:21 · answer #4 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just to be on the safe side I would stay out.
2007-01-03 06:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by skeegsboytwo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no. the fumes are too harsh for the baby.
2007-01-03 05:59:41 · answer #6 · answered by mammaof3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well lol you no what am gona say just like the others NONONONO! LOL
2007-01-03 06:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋