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Advice needed about inhalation of fumes

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bonbonpixie · 26/02/2012 20:31

So really need some advice. Last week DH bought a new car and a couple of days in there must have been a leak in the tube that delivers windscreen washer fluid to the rear window and it was pooling underneath the drivers seat. It's all dried out now but the smell remains - car is going back to the garage tomorrow to get it fixed but should I be worried about breathing in the fumes for a few days? Will it have any affect on the baby (29 weeks now) totally freaking out!! Had a look at the container and it does say harmful if inhaled. Should I speak to a GP or will they just shrug? Googling like crazy but can't seem to find any real comparable information.
What would you guys do?

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Flisspaps · 26/02/2012 20:40

I would imagine that the dangers are really for people who are exposed to it for prolonged periods or on a regular basis (eg they work with it every day), or for people who purposely inhale the fumes (as a form of solvent abuse)

Personally, I'd not worry about it and go and have some cake :)

AKMD · 26/02/2012 20:41

I would get the car valeted if the garage doesn't get rid of the smell.

In the meantime, I'm no expert but I don't think it will do any great damage unless you're sat in the car all day long. Obviously inhaling fumes isn't great but any effects should be minor and temporary.

AKMD · 26/02/2012 20:42

If it helps, my friend had a craving for petrol smell the whole way through her pregnancy. Her little boy is 14 months now and absolutely fine.

bonbonpixie · 28/02/2012 23:42

Thank you so much ladies. This is my
first and find it impossible almost not to worry about EVERYTHING! Have asked my DH to put a child lock on google so I can't frighten myself anymore!!

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