I was wondering, if you clean with clorox bleach when you're in your first trimester, can you hurt or kill your baby? please don't answer if you really don't know. Thanks!
2007-02-26 05:26:20 · 11 answers · asked by qbanita 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It wont hurt you baby as long as you have plenty of ventilation and you arent breathing the fumes in. I wouldn't use it anyway because its powerful stuff, in your laundry its something different because your not right there breathing it all in. Try using Lysol its just as effective and you dont have those strong fumes.
2007-02-26 05:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there is enough air in the room and you have some windows open then you should be fine. There are some cleaners, paints etc. that you should avoid. Even hair color, perms, fake nails etc. I would say do some research about it and see if cleaning with bleach works for you.
I am 33 weeks and I clean with it on occassions but I have to be in an open room and take breaks every now and again.
2007-02-26 05:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fumes from the chemicals can potentially harm your baby, I tried to stay away from all chemicals while prenant and away from the baby after he/she was born. Even Lysol and Mr. Clean, stuff like that. They are still chemicals and you are still inhaling the fumes. I would suggest going to the hardware store and buying the face masks and wearing rubber gloves at all times to preven absorption. If you have a partner have him do the cleaning that requires chemicals. That is what my husband does and I don't have to clean the bathroom or floors for 9 months, hee hee.
2007-02-26 05:32:44 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
cleaning with clorox is fine. just make sure windows are open and you wear gloves. Its the fumes that can hurt your baby. if you can, wear a face mask too. I usually disolve bleach with water, so its not so potent.
2007-02-26 05:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't affect the baby, but you could pass out (I did when cleaning in the first trimestr), make sure the window is open and use rubber gloves.
2007-02-26 05:34:29 · answer #5 · answered by Matahari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can clean with it but try not breath in too much fumes, Keep the area well venilated with open windows and a fan.
2007-02-26 05:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by ♥It's a boy♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont breath in the fumes and if you can avoid cleaning with it then dont clean with it just to be on the safe side.
2007-02-26 05:32:58 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you're pregnant, you shouldn't be inhaling any chemical fumes or anything intoxicating like that because it CAN possibly hurt the baby, that's why doctor's warn you about it. As for "Liyah's mommy", all I can say is..ALL 9 months? you must have had God by your side, protecting your baby...
2007-02-26 05:32:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a clean freak, and cleaned my house throughout my pregnancy. As long as you are cleaning an area that is well ventilated then you will be fine....just remember not to mix any cleaners.
2007-02-26 05:31:13 · answer #9 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it doesn't. I used bleach at work during my whole pregnancy and never had a problem.
2007-02-26 05:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by Aaliyah & Natalie's Mommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋