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I use sanitizer daily at work and wash when i am able to instead of, however, i have been really worried about whether this is bad for baby and if the occasional inhalation of those really strong sanitizers will harm his as well? i am 31 weeks?

Q: i use sanitizer daily at work and wash when i am able to instead of, however, i have been really worried about whether this is bad for baby and if the occasional inhalation of those really strong sanitizers will harm his as well? i am 31 weeks?

: Avoid infections during pregnancy, by using good hand washing and hand sanitizer. The exposure is unlikely to cause harm to your baby.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Avoid infections during pregnancy, by using good hand washing and hand sanitizer. The exposure is unlikely to cause harm to your baby.

Answered 4/27/2021

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A member asked:

I use sanitizer daily at work and wash when i am able to instead of, however, i have been really worried about whether this is bad for baby and if the occasional inhalation of those really strong sanitizers will harm his as well? i am 31 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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