u/leela_la_zu

Lead paint question

I have a 10 month old. We live in a 104 year old house. We gutted, renovated, and removed all the lead paint inside the house, aside from a couple of studs in the basement. We put up new siding, and all new windows and trim on the first floor. The second floor we just replaced the old windows and left the original exterior casing. I'm not sure why, but I'm sure there had to be a reason. The paint tested positive for lead. Just the exterior casing around the windows. There is no risk of friction to these areas. The weather is getting nice and we don't have central air. I am concerned about rain runoff, and lead dust getting in the house when I have the windows open.

Is this a realistic fear? And what would be the best solution?

Edit: The house was in very bad shape when we bought it, but it had good bones. There was a lot of water damage, holes in the walls, and damage from termites. Almost every window was broken or damaged.

We redid the electric, insulated and sheet rocked, resided the house, and replaced broken windows. We refinished the cast iron tub and sinks, stairs and railings, floors, and doors. Restored the brick chimney and fireplace, kitchen, and bathroom. We tried to keep as much as we could, and what we had to remove we were thoughtful and careful to keep the integrity of the home we love.

I just want to keep my child safe.

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u/leela_la_zu — 14 hours ago

Non-toxic safe glue?

I have some bath toys that squirt water. I want to plug up the tiny water hole, but I'm not sure what to use. Is there a safe non-toxic glue that won't dislodge and become a choking hazard?

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u/leela_la_zu — 7 days ago

Measles cases

There have been two measles cases in my county. Not too close to my town, but it is nerve wracking. I am vaccinated, and breastfeed. My son is 10 months and cannot be vaccinated yet. Because it's only two cases and we are not traveling internationally my pediatrician says the early vaccination is not medically necessary.

I have plans to go out to dinner tonight for Mother's Day. I am leaving my son home. Is it safe for me to go out, or do I need to stay home?

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u/leela_la_zu — 11 days ago