Browse Forums Flooring & Floor Covering 1 Oct 29, 2008 7:55 pm I want to lay new carpet in my toddler's bedroom and I'm currently six months pregnant. Unfortunately I've been googling (always dangerous) and found some websites suggesting that new carpet gives off gases that are harmful to babies and pregnant women. Does any one have any further info on this? Do you know how long the gases linger around for? Or is there a type of carpet that is less 'gassy' ? Re: Is new carpet bad for babies and preg women? 2Oct 30, 2008 4:03 pm A low VOC carpet will off gas less. Carpet manufacturers will be able to tell you which of their carpets are low VOC.
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