https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 03:33:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms-lead-test#post-1931860 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 03:37:25 +0000 PurplePeony 1931860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Chipmunk: Ballard Peds -- interesting that they both have that attitude! I guess it's good that multiple practices say basically the same thing? Still makes me a little uncomfortable, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms-lead-test#post-1931856 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:43:36 +0000 Mrs. Chipmunk 1931856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePeony: I go to pediatric associates. You? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms-lead-test#post-1931855 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:29:51 +0000 PurplePeony 1931855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder if we're with the same pediatrics practice -- I asked at my LO's 9-month appointment about lead testing and was told that they will run it if the parents insist but see elevated levels so rarely that they don't generally test for it. Our house was built in 1951, so definitely during the lead paint era, and I know that old bathtubs can be a significant source of lead. There's a test you can do on your tub but it stains so I'm putting it off and just keeping LO in the baby tub for as long as I can... Anyway, I will probably push the issue at some point and get her tested for my peace of mind, and I'm totally fine with the doctor saying "told ya so." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms-lead-test#post-1931851 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:11:20 +0000 Mrs. Chipmunk 1931851@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone in the Seattle area get a lead test at a well child appt? I was waiting for it to get done at our 15 month mark, but my pediatrician says he never runs them because our houses in this area aren't old enough.</p> <p>My house was built in 1970 and I'm pretty sure the lead-free paint laws came out in 1972 or so, and I think children who live in brand new homes can get exposure to lead from toys and other items, right? </p>