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Baby touched and licked leaded windows?

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galppp · 20/01/2024 16:26

First time mum and baby has touched leaded windows and licked it, I moved her straight away but worried this is dangerous should I do anything?

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Freshair1 · 20/01/2024 16:27

No. It would have to be a huuuuuuuge amount of lead.

oakleaffy · 20/01/2024 16:31

I do leaded stained glass
if the lead is old ( Victorian/ Edwardian) it probably has an oxide film over it by now - it’s not like shiny new lead.
The glass won’t hurt.

A small exposure like that shouldn’t be harmful at all.

catelynjane · 20/01/2024 16:32

It's fine.

ManateeFair · 20/01/2024 16:33

Nothing to worry about whatsoever.

Echobelly · 20/01/2024 16:34

No, the risk isn't from a couple of moments of contact

galppp · 20/01/2024 16:36

Thanks. Should I wash her?

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oakleaffy · 20/01/2024 16:37

Freshair1 · 20/01/2024 16:27

No. It would have to be a huuuuuuuge amount of lead.

Lead is toxic , but define “ Huge” amount of lead.

A brief exposure from a lick shouldn’t be harmful, but best to not repeat the performance!

Lead paint is supposed to have a sweetish taste but most children’s toys and furniture were painted with lead paint til 1960’’s .

PonyPatter44 · 20/01/2024 16:38

It's a good idea to wash your baby regularly. They do get a bit mucky round the edges.

Sorry, couldn't resist. You don't need to do anything. Keep her away from the windows if she's licky, because theres a greater risk of the glass breaking.

Allofaflutter · 20/01/2024 16:38

I wouldn’t worry too much. All my metal toys in the garden as a small child, ie swing and slide etc my grandad painted in red lead paint. I used to lick it all the time. I’m still here and that was the 70’s. The 70’s when parenting was more like survival of the fittest than actual care!

oakleaffy · 20/01/2024 16:39

galppp · 20/01/2024 16:36

Thanks. Should I wash her?

Wash her hands and face to be safe- she certainly won’t be the only child to have licked and been fascinated by stained glass
the colours and coldness and textures. 🙂

Mary3456311 · 15/09/2024 16:40

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