Is flea bombing safe for babies?

Question

I have a 15 month old, who is always on the floor. we recently took a cat in for about a week to find it a home, and now we have a really bad flea problem. i want to bomb, but im worried about it being safe for my little one. does anyone know if its safe to bomb and then have my little one back in here? or is there a safe brand i can bomb with?

Answer 1

We had the same issue with our cat & dog one summer.  The instructions say to leave, so leave while you bomb, and come back.  After that, it's safe for humans, animals, anything but bugs.  There's also a brand you can get from your vet that is a spray that you spray down and vacuum up.

Answer 2

I think you have to leave for a few hours

Answer 3

I would go to the veternarian shop and ask for a baby friendly one maybe they will know because surely they must get asked heaps if they sell them. Sorry thats the best advice I can give. Maybe ring a poisons line and ask for advice?

Answer 4

It advises you on the instructions to leave....so I would say NO it isnt safe. Some Flea stuff even suggests removing and keeping other pets away...

Answer 5

To previous posters, of course she knows to get the baby out of the house while it's being bombed!  That's common sense.  She's talking about it being safe AFTER.

I don't know if any brand is safer or not, but definately afterwards everything should be cleaned up really really good.  Wash surfaces down, vacuum carpet and furniture, wash sheets, etc.  If I was you I would bag/box up as much of the toys, baby's clothes and sheets as you can and put them in the garage or your car or something so you have less stuff to worry about cleaning when it's done.  I'm about to flea bomb our house tomorrow, and I'm doing that along with packing up the dishes, too.  

Here's a link for tips and instructions when flea bombing:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2060424_flea-bom...

Good luck!