I think if you don't use enamel paint, then you would be fine. Enamel is really really smelly, and your brushes and rollers have to be cleaned with turps. DH primed DD's new room in enamel and the smell throughout the house was horrible. It stunk for days, and made me feel sick, so we went and got some acryclic primer.

If you use acrylic, it doesn't seem to smell as much, and you clean up with water. We use Dulux wash and wear 101, I think it smells nice (but I'm probably a little weird) and it is sooo easy to clean any little (and big) handprints off the wall.

I was reading a magazine article the other day about paint, and it mentioned VOC paint, which I think doesn't smell as bad. I will see if I can find the article.


Like the girls mentioned, have the windows open, and let some fresh air in while painting.
Another tip, we were told was to use an onion chopped up and placed in a bowl of water in the room, helps with the fumes a little. I can't remember if that was with both acrylic and enamel or just enamel though? sorry..

You could also use a good quality mask for painting, not a dust one though, unless you are sanding obviously.

Not sure about what websites to check out for info, but you could start with the paint brands, like dulux, taubmans, porters, haymes, maybe even the hardware brands like Mitre 10's own brand I think is called Accent. Maybe drop into a couple of different specialised paint places, like paint place or paint barn, or whoever is in your area and ask their opinion about you painting while pregnant and if they suggest any paints to use. You can always go and then buy the paint wherever it is cheapest

Nic