Is my pregnant wife okay to clean walls and paint the babies room if she's wearing a mask?

Can she use bleach? Is baking soda and vinegar better? Anything helpful is appreciated.Is my pregnant wife okay to clean walls and paint the babies room if she's wearing a mask?
Why are you letting her off with her normal duties and putting her on light work just because she is pregnant?





I hope you reduce her allowance accordingly.











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.Is my pregnant wife okay to clean walls and paint the babies room if she's wearing a mask?
Come on Dude, get up off your *** and go do it for her.


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She is carrying your child, you do not want this baby to be born retarded like you. I mean...oops, did Isay that or just think it?


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If she thinks she can do it, yeah, let her do it...but help her...and yeah, probably go for the more Clean, rather than chemical...Use the Vinegar.


But really, why don't you just do it, then there are no worries, right...


I mean she has to carry the kid around for nine months man...And you think you got it bad...


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I tried do my Christian part, have not been on here in awhile, I should be working today, but my boss has no work for me, so WTH.


F- IT!!!
NOt to sound rude but you should just do it. I work in a job where painting is a requirement. ive read from March of Dimes website that painting causes seroius problmes for the fetus ( as do paint fumes ) Unfortunatly i got a kind of jerk dr who says i can do it , but despite what ive read in pregnancy books %26amp; march of dimes web site. but i wonderd about the guys at work , why woudlnt they just step up adn do it w/ out a dr note . ?? and your her hsuband, you should def be willing to do this. ? isnt there anyway that she can do something else for you while u do the painting? if she does wind up painting make sure the area is WELL VENTILATED!!!!!!!!!
Why don't you do it? Just asking. Why take an unnecessary risk?
I'm 36 weeks and in my nesting phase and whily my fiance helps out, sometimes I can't wait to start on the work that I begin without him. He'll come home from work and half the wall will be done. So I'm sure you're not a heartless jerk who's slaving your wife during her pregnancy. My doctor told me that latex paint is harmless when I'm in a well ventilated room, but I was extra cautious and wore a mask anyways. It is always best to clean with something void of chemicals first, but if that doesn't work, I also cleaned my bathroom with a bit of bleach..also kept it well ventilated, but the smell made me feel sick so I wouldn't recommend it. That's my input..now go help your wife out so she doesn't have to do a majority of the work!
She should be exposed to as few of these chemicals as possible. You shouldn't mix baking soda and vinegar, (they will bubble up like a science project volcano). Most masks protect against particles like dust and dirt, but not from chemical fumes.
That should be fine if she is wearing a mask. Keep the windows open and tell her to step out for fresh air once in a while. I'd try to stay away from the bleach though.
I would not use bleach, is she going to be on a ladder? you should really do it for her or hire some one to do it, think of your baby and your wife, let her do the decorating, you do the cleaning and painting, my husband would NEVER let me do all that while carrying his child, because he loves us, but the fun stuff, decorating, stencils and so on leave that to her
She shouldn't be inhaling any chemicals even if she has a mask on.
umm...paint???? the fumes can still get through a mask...why would u risk the baby if u werent sure?
you should be doing all this let your wife sit on the couch and rest. but yes with a mask and a fan to push the toxins out of the room she will be fine
Have the windows open and wear gloves.


Also have her take a break outsige every 10 mins or so.
ITS NOT ONLY THE MASK that can be helpful but make sure she doesnt overstrain herself
i did all the painting in the baby room myself. as long as she wears a mask, shell be fine.
most household cleaners are fine for use by pregnant women, but she probably shouldn't paint, it says so on the to of the can.
Why don't you do it? shes carrying your baby she need rest, its your part as daddy to do it, she dose the hard part so you get the baby's room ready.
If she wants to, yes. She can definitely do it. Make sure she is in a well-ventilated area and the mask is a good precaution, especially if she is using bleach. She's not a China doll. But if it's not something she feels up to doing, I suggest that you do it for her. Or at least help her.





(Just FYI - paint is totally safe for pregnant women as long as there is a window open. These people who say all cleaning products and paints are to be avoided are being a little overly cautious or are perhaps women who want to make an excuse. The bigger issue is that she might get tired or have difficulty being in certain positions for long periods. She is pregnant. It is not an illness. She will be fine and the baby will be fine. So don't worry too much, ok?)
no she shouldn't go anywhere near that stuff...if it is lethal to your health as a normal healthy person





then it would cause potential brain damage to your unborn developing baby....your babies brain wont be able to survive such harsh chemicals





a mask isn't enough...a well ventilated area isn't enough...you should get some friends and ask them to help you out...and as a treat you will treat them to a drink or dinner
I would not recommend that she use bleach to clean with. The laundry is fine but she does not need to breath the fumes! As long as there are no health problems she will be fine. She should use a mask and take several breaks. You should do the upper portion of the walls, b/c a pregnant woman and a ladder are not a good mix! It is better to be safe than sorry! Congrats!
When I found out I was pregnant we were in the middle of remodeling a large section of our home which including priming and painting. My Dr told me I was NOT to be painting however there are paints on the market that have no odor and he said if I HAD to do it those were the ones to get but we chose not to paint. I always used bleach in my laundry but not to wash the walls what she inhales the baby inhales remember that.





By the way I offered to paint too my husband works full time he is a business owner and some weeks works 70+ hrs in 5 days but he still made the time to do it.
To all the people who think the husband should do the painting--some women love to paint, especially their baby's room! I always wore a mask and made sure the room was well-ventilated. Then I would go somewhere after I painted, just to get away from the fumes for a while. I would stay away from bleach though.
I'm 31 weeks pregnant and I just painted and cleaned the ceiling in my bedroom. I opened all the windows and had a fan blowing on me on high. I couldn't even smell the paint. And then my boyfriend helped me roll paint the walls. And I did the trim while he painted. He didn't want me to paint, but I'm the type of woman who always has to be involved and I couldn't just sit back and watch. So, I think that if you help her at least and make sure it's VERY ventilated, she won't need a mask and will be fine!
She shouldn't use any cleaning products even with a mask on..
A lot of paints are harmful. I would say stay away from them even if you wear a mask
Dont listen to these rude people! She should be just fine wearing a mask as long as she takes breaks every 10 minutes and the room is well ventilated. If she starts to feel light headed she should go outside and get fresh air. (I painted when i was pregnant with my twins and that is what the doctor recommended.) If she is in the first trimester I would say wait until the 2nd trimester!! And yes she can clean as long as the things are non-toxic. OOOO...and about the paint..the best kind to use when you are pregnant is the brand BAER..or bear..something like that.
With a mask, gloves, plenty of ventilation %26amp; breaks, there's no reason she can't. Of course you could always do it %26amp; then no worries right? =)





Oh yeah, they also make low VOC paints [ask about them at your home depot/lowes or where ever you shop] that don't have near as many fumes as regular paints. I would still take the same precautions but its much better for the environment, your health %26amp; your piece of mind.





Hope that helps.





***[[You're right about not being able to changer your wifes mind if she wants to do it. We had to clean our apartment when we moved out %26amp; my husband was working FT but still wanted to do it all for me. I wasn't having it though. Also my husband %26amp; I redid his grandmothers bathroom %26amp; he REALLY didn't want me to do that but NOTHING was changing my mind on that. So we just made sure to take the proper precautions %26amp; baby %26amp; I were just fine. There are some scare-mongers out there that will probably tell you she shouldn't touch dishsoap or a duster but really she will be fine. Your Dr. can confirm this for you %26amp; kudos to you for getting educated %26amp; making sure you wife will be ok. Its hard enough to change the mind of a woman, let alone a pregnant one!]]***
Bleach no, no paint if you are going to paint wear a mask.But I recommend that you don't so any.Chemicals are bad.
no its not okay.do it urslef.
No she should stay away from all household cleaners and especially paint and bleach!!! Tell her and you make sure she stays away!! It can get her and the baby sick. With or without a mask!!!!





GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
How pregnant is she?


Will she have to stand on a ladder?


If she is insisting on doing it herself, maybe she can wait until you are home or have someone else there in case she falls. Also, she should use all chemicals sparingly and with very good ventilation.


I felt great during my pregnancies, kept up my normal activities, and did very well.


I hope she has as wonderful a pregnancy as I did!


Good luck!
I painted my twins room when I was 4 months along and they were fine. However when I look back on it I dont think that it was very smart. If I were you I would do it for her and not take the risk of her harming or losing the baby it isn't worth it. I wouldn't advise her to use bleach or any other chemicals baking soda and vinegar should be ok to clean with.