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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old girl2 years ago

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my baby is 1 year and 6 month old and outside of our house is having cat flea and it is biting my baby So can we use insecticide outside our house while we stay inside.. will there be any problem to baby?!

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. Until deemed safe by your pediatrician, it is best to assume that any chemical could be harmful to children- especially infants- and the possibility of ingesting a chemical must be avoided. Indoor pesticides and general pest control options fall into this category and can be harmful to babies.

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