https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708864 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 15:32:45 +0000 peachykeen 2708864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mainly just don't use spray paint (I make DH do any of the projects while I'm pregnant) and I think at least some wood stains are not recommended as well.</p> <p>I used zero VOC (Behr) paint when I painted both DD1 and DD2's rooms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708835 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:34:26 +0000 StrawberryBee 2708835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great, thanks all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708834 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:32:30 +0000 sarac 2708834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It remains not a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708832 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:14:25 +0000 MsMini 2708832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I painted with even regular paint if I was in an exceptionally well ventilated area (like our garage with the door open) and with low VOC paints in moderately well ventilated areas (regular indoor bedrooms and bathroom) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708830 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:11:18 +0000 IRunForFun 2708830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ventilation and low VOC paint. I did it when I was pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708829 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 13:10:41 +0000 Coral 2708829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I painted an entire room with no voc paint and just made sure it was ventilated. No issues to speak of. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/whats-the-rule-of-thumb-now-for-preggos-and-painting#post-2708824 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 12:39:06 +0000 StrawberryBee 2708824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Currently pregnant. Is it still a good idea to not be around/help out with painting walls, or are today's voc less paints safe enough that it isn't as much of an issue any more? Obviously not willing to chance anything, but I'd like to be able to help if I can. Thanks! </p>