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Paint fumes are dangerous to anyone, but since 'latex' is a water-based paint, there is less likely to be dangerous fumes. Still, you should never paint with a baby in close proximity. Is it possible that my daughter who was 8 weeks pregnant and painting the house they were selling could have had inhaled the fumes of the paint resulting in a damaged foetus resulting in a spontaneous abortion.
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If you are six weeks pregnant will the fumes from painting the nursery in latex paint hurt the baby?
Latex is not as dangerous as oil based, but to be on the safe side you should work in a well ventilated area and ask your Doctor.
Does latex paint bother baby?
Latex paint should be applied in a well-ventilated area. Make sure to open a window or turn a fan on in the room when applying the paint. After a couple of days the smell of the fresh paint will go away. Then it will be fine for the baby.
Will baby oil get rid of oil paint?
Baby oil will remove oil and latex paint from skin. It will not remove paint from most rigid substrates though.
What can you use to paint over enamel paint on the walls?
You can use either enamel (oil-based) paint or latex (water-based) paint. If you are using latex paint, you need to use a primer (undercoat) first. The paint store will have a special primer that allows you to paint latex over enamel. If you are going to do this, it is also a good idea to either sand the enamel paint before you paint over it, or wash it with TSP (trisodium phosphate) cleaner to remove the gloss.
Can paint fumes make a baby sick?
While paint fumes should not make a baby horribly ill, I would not recommend having a baby inhale paint fumes for a long period of time. In adults, paint fumes are known to cause headaches by irritating the nose and throat nerves. So I would suggest, if you have painted and cannot avoid having the baby around paint fumes, to open a window or put a fan in the room to help air out the space. for more information: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/paint/msg0110170323994.html
If you paint the inside of the house can you and your baby sleep there that night?
You usually go and stay at a friend's house while the paint dries, so you don't breathe in the paint fumes.
Is it safe for a baby to breath paint fumes?
no defonatly not if you are decorating you should get a babysitter to take him/her to the park or something!!!!!!!!!!
Can you paint my bathroom with latex paint?
Yes, you should have no problem painting with latex paint with a baby in the house. Most latex paints being sold today are low VOC, and if you are still concerned, there are plenty of zero VOC paints out there to choose from. Check out the related link below.
Can paint fumes affect the health of a newborn baby?
YES. Paint fumes contains VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which causes health related problems. Particularly glycol ether. Avoid painting the house. Considering low VOC paints might be an option.
What is the best way to remove interior paint from your skin?
Oil based paint is best removed with mineral oil or heavy cream like a cold cream. Do not use paint thinner on your skin, it is way too harsh. For latex paint, use soap and water, if the paint is dried use hand cream of baby oil.
Can it hurt your baby if you dye your hair at 4 mouths?
Yes, your not supposed to dye your hair at all when your pregnant.When I was pregnant I wouldn't even paint my nails because those fumes are so strong I was affraid it would be bad for my baby
Can you use an interior Latex paint on an outdoor sign?
no Why not? and what if the sign is not a permanent sign but will only be outside for a week or two at a time every couple of months. For example a welcome baby sign.
