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I am 18 months pregnant and i use rubbing alcohol frequently to disinfect groceries. is it bad for me or the baby to inhale it??
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Likely not: No problems with intermittent exposure , I would avoid frequent or intense inhalation https://www.babycenter.ca/thread/3671996/worried-used-alcohol-padsrubbing-alcohol-while-pregnant
Answered 9/18/2020
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