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I have 6 separate gallons of paint thatve been closed using a hammer, stored in a cabinet the room adjacent to my bedroom. 5.5 wks pregnant. could there still be small fumes escaping & causing my baby harm? i havent smelled anything. been there yrs?
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Little to no risk: Cans of paint in a storage cabinet outside of your bedroom, that have been there for years have already off gassed and pose no harm to you or your baby. Avoid using oil based paint or solvents during pregnancy as this has been linked with birth defects.
Answered 12/7/2020
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