I want to paint just the trim in the to be baby's room. I have heard that it is okay to do so as long as you have the room well ventilated. Windows open, fans on etc.
I might need to do a little touch up on the walls - but only in a few spots.
Do you think this amount of painting plus the precautions I am taking is safe?
2007-08-25 05:08:20 · 13 answers · asked by charlie 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My husband is in the picture but he's not much of a painter. He gets it all over the carpet. He's my heavy lifter/mover guy. :)
2007-08-25 05:17:03 · update #1
I don't think you can buy paint with lead in it anymore. Didn't they stop putting lead in paint after 1978?
2007-08-25 05:17:51 · update #2
I did it with two babies and both are fine and super smart. So that is my expereince but you will probably have a lot of people say no.
2007-08-25 05:13:59 · answer #1 · answered by JenMommyMom 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is absolutely NO evidence to suggest that LATEX paint effects a pregnant mother in any way.
I painted my sons nursery, walls, trim and a mural while pregnant. And he's an exceptional baby.
Keep it well ventilated and take a lot of breaks from the fumes.
2007-08-25 05:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as it is Water based paint (NO OIL BASED) and like you said the room was well ventilated, then that should be fine. If you want you can almost wear one of those white masks that goes over your nose and mouth.
Good luck and enjoy painting and decorating your baby's room!!!!!!
2007-08-25 05:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 23:04:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible, wear a mask and yes, ventilate the area well... otherwise, you can also get low odor paint too. Might be a little more expensive, but worth it!
2007-08-25 05:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Panda Mama 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, everything will be fine as long as it is well ventilated and you are not in there while the paint is drying.
2007-08-25 05:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think with those precautions, you should be just fine. I stained a whole deck (of course that was outside) while pregnant. Wear gloves, and if the smell is a bit much, then get a mask.
2007-08-25 05:16:37 · answer #7 · answered by LolaC☼ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you shouldn't use paint thinner or primer but as long as you're in a well ventilated area and using latex paint you'll be fine.
2007-08-25 05:31:57 · answer #8 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, my MIL is a nurse and i helped her paint 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and their dining room and kitchen (becuase no one else would help her!) as long as you have it well ventilated you will be ok
2007-08-25 05:14:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are paints these days that have no VOCs (volatile organic counpounds, the fumes) so if you can use one of those it would be safest.
2007-08-25 05:50:12 · answer #10 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋