Question from AshleyB
I have a 7 month old crawling baby. My parents (who we visits at least a couple times a month) recently informed me that they got new carpeting last week. I’m worried about my baby being exposed to all the toxins so I’ve been finding excuses not to visit since then, but I know we’ll eventually have to go over, though I know I can probably put it off a bit longer. I know carpet is not something I want in my house especially with the baby, but how bad is it if he crawls around on it for just a couple hours?
Debra’s Answer
New carpet is really toxic. It’s only a brief exposure, but babies do not have their detox systems developed yet, so it is worse for them.
If it were me, I would explain that I don’t want my baby exposed to new carpet and find a safer place to meet. Can your parents come to your house?
