10 Month Old Alergic to New Carpet and paint....need Suggestions Please.

Because of the Toxins in the paint and carpet is why you little one is having that reaction. I would suggest cleaning the carpet with a non-toxic cleaner as well as spraying the air with a deoderizer. I have used the melaleuca products for such things and it has helped. I have also used melaleuca oil to help my daughter when she gets her allergies. I put some on her chest as well as in a humidifier that helps with her runny nose and any other symptoms. Let me know if you have any questions.
T.

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There is also a company that cleans with just water.

You have to move out and have them take the carpet out.

I have these allergies. I can NEVER live with carpet. For new paint, new varnish & shellac, new mattress, even new sweaters, I have to air them out for 2 weeks to allow them to outgas.

Water is not going to remove the smell very efficiently , and you may end up creating a mildew issue.

This is a pretty severe environmental allergy. Rather than set him up for life long suffering, I would just stay some where else for at least 2 weeks if not a month until the vapors subside.

Pooh on the landlord for doing the new paint and carpet day before move in. That may be against the rental rules. You should check into it.

New paint and new carpeting?? I'm sorry to say this but it sounds like you are living in a toxic stew! Not good for you and really (as you are seeing) not good for your baby. Is there any way you can move out while the paint & carpet off-gas? Sounds drastic I know, but drastic times call for drastic measures. From what you've described here this is one of those times.

Please be careful. I watched a show with John Travolta's wife. Her son got Kawasaki's disease from the new carpet. It is not good. It is very toxic.

I wish I could tell you more, but you can research. I just wanted to say that it is important to get on top of it.

God Bless!

J.

Before you go through so much, maybe just air things out. The fibers are probably in the air and the paint smell all at once can be irritating. Vacuum and clean with white vinegar to continue the air purification process naturally. Babies are so sensitive to even perfume and normal cleaners it was probably too much at once. Steaming carpets also breaks down the fibers of the carpet-they will act like sticky pads and collect dirt afterwards!
Best of luck on your new home! A.

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Hi,

It took a month before the fumes from our new carpet & paint subsided. I suggest keeping your little-one out of the place until it clears up. You can also keep windows open to clear the air. Of course you want to be careful about that as well, with all the crazies around.

It will take time & remember the chemicals used in paint & carpet are toxic, so take care.

I am sure it's the carpet, my son has always been the same. It is due to the gases it releases. Run fans, open windows, and walk on it A LOT. By walking on it you release the gases. It should pass within a few days with a lot of walking and air - good luck!

Hi Mary Beth;
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S.

Hi,
I had my carpets cleaned by an all natural/eco friendly company called Sunset. It made me feel better that they don't use harsh chemicals since my little on is on the carpet all day. They did a great job and were very reasonable. They service Orange County as well. Good Luck.
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