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user1499451561 · 18/01/2018 14:36

I work in a profession where I use alcohol based hand sanitisers a lot though-out the day! It's never occurred to me before now that this could be harmful to my baby?? I've used this serval times a day everyday throughout my pregnancy and really worried it could of had some long term effects on my baby! Does anyone have any idea if this is safe to use in pregnancy???

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Wolfiefan · 18/01/2018 14:37

How could it affect your baby? It won't be getting through your skin.

Randomlywondering · 18/01/2018 14:38

Don't lick it

ObiJuanKenobi · 18/01/2018 14:43

I think you're using it wrong, you don't drink it!

scorpio93 · 18/01/2018 14:49

Hey,

I assume it's fine as they use alcohol based sanitiser in hospitalsSmile

Buxbaum · 18/01/2018 18:04

Is this a serious question?

OP, it’s fine. The alcohol evaporated almost immediately. It is not absorbed through the skin. As long as you are not rubbing it on your gums then you have nothing to worry about.

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