Paint and Pregnancy

[Flossie]

Hi,

I need to paint bubs room, pink, but not sure if its safe to do so while pregnant?

If anyone can advise that would be great!

Cheers,
Flossie

[Grake]

I just finished mine! I just made sure I have plenty of ventilation and limited my exposure.

I thought I might have read somewhere that its ok to paint with water-based paints as long as you don't have constant exposure. There was some ingredient in paint that was toxic to inhale that has now been removed?

[MummaSue]

It's safe as long as you're in a well ventilated room and maybe get yourself one of those face mask things.

We've just moved house and the house is getting painted at the moment. The main thing for me though is the smell of the paint is making me feel sick! It seems to have brought my sickness back with a passion!!

I just make sure the windows and doors are all open. I think paint is only a problem if you are constantly exposed to the fumes - eg working as a painter or in an enviroment where there is the exposure all the time.

Sue xx