We just bought our first house and I want to do some painting, etc. to our baby's room before it's born. My mother in law is dead set and hell bent that the paint fems will have an effect on our unborn child is this true?
Thanks for your help!
2007-01-22 08:08:45 · 26 answers · asked by Brian A 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Have your wife wear a face mask. But if she's not feeling effects of the paint I don't think the baby will either. If in doubt ask her OB. Congrats on both the new baby and teh new house!
2007-01-22 08:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by Betsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that the fums could be ingested... but if you have the windows open and the door open then it should be fine... also use a fan to keep the air circulated....
From experience though.. I could not stay in the room while my son's room was being painted... I usually like the smell of wet paint but it was way too strong smelling for me while I was preg... But that was me and everyone is different...
If in doubt just ask her O/B.. they can tell you if it is save or not.. and then tell the mother in law what the Dr said.. and she will have to deal with it no matter the outcome.. Your wife is a grown woman.. she can make decisions with out her mother... I know that she may think she is helping.. I would just ask the Dr so that you can nip it in the butt now instead of trying to decide which of you is actually right..
good luck
2007-01-22 08:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by laceylu555 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not be in your wife's best interest to paint the room herself and if you are going to be doing an entire room you should probably find somewhere to stay, at least while you are painting the room. While it may not cause harm to the baby there is a possibility it can and it will probably make your wife at least sick to her stomach (the smell). Open the windows and keep the door to the room shut until the scent fades. It is better to try and paint the room now than after the baby is born.
2007-01-22 08:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by fairychic77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some paints can. Also, make sure your new house doesn't have lead based paint before. That is the biggest worry in pregnant mothers. If you are that concerned maybe you should get a little help with the painting or make sure the area is well ventilated. Ask your doctor. Usually paint thinners and some paints are not recommended when you are pregnant.
2007-01-22 08:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get non-toxic paint! I painted the nursery when I was pregnant. Asked my dr if it was okay, and he said as long as it is not in the last month of my pregnancy, or until the baby is at least 2 months old. Same goes for putting in new carpets. To pacify your mother in law, I suggest you send your wife away for the day, get the painting done, and ventilate the house very well. It will be fine, really. You can also phone the dr, and then tell your monster in law that he says it is fine! Better to get it done now than later. And congratulations!!!
2007-01-22 08:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by sins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandma is just trying to protect the little one, keep her happy and pick your battles! And, yes I also think that whatever your wife breathes is circulated to the unborn child in some capacity. So paint away and send your wife and mother-in-law to a decent hotel for a couple of nights, or to her mom's house if possible. This is only the beginning with your mother-in-law, think carefully about what you want to battle over, cause take it from me, there will infortunately be many more! Peace, and good luck!
2007-01-22 08:16:23 · answer #6 · answered by lorilei 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the fumes can cause problems for the unborn baby. Maybe do all your painting when your wife is out for the day and make sure the house is well ventilated. Even cleaning solutions (bleach etc) have hazardous fumes and shouldn't be used by or around your wife. Even if there is only a slight chance of harm, why risk it???
2007-01-22 08:13:11 · answer #7 · answered by finding_my_dream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your wife shouldn't be in the room while you paint as long as she can't smell it it should be fine. Lots of women actually paint rooms while they are prgnant around the end. As long as it isn't outdoor paint I think it would be fine. Get her a mask for while you are painting. Your mother in law is older and yes long ago thinks were different. There was lead in all paint and yes it was dangerous. But now they make it without lead. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
2007-01-22 08:15:20 · answer #8 · answered by Kimi is 31 weeks 1/7 w/#2! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, just give her a day at the spa while you stay home and paint. Keep the room/house well ventilated and she and the baby should be fine. There are special paints that can be used now that have a low amount of harmful fumes. Just to be sure...send her to the day spa. You'll be glad you did.
2007-01-22 08:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! We bought a house same time that I was pregnant. We had some rooms painted and for the sake of arguement I just stayed away from the fumes! Better safe than sorry.
2007-01-22 08:12:14 · answer #10 · answered by Kara 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋