Paint on Windowsills

Both latex and oil-based indoor paints are relatively safe if small amounts are swallowed. However, paint ingredients vary greatly, so always keep out of reach of children. House paints produced after 1977 contain minimal, if any, lead.

Window sills are often the perfect for toddlers to pull themselves up by, and to chew on. It is important to make sure there is not lead paint on windowsills that might be eaten by small children.

Additional Resources:

• CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• Very Low Lead Levels Linked With IQ Deficits
• Lead Exposure Harms Millions More Children Than Thought
• What You Should Know About Lead Based Paint in Your Home: Safety Alert
• Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home
• What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers
• Healthy Indoor Painting Practices
• Poisoning
• Learn more about how to dispose of old batteries from your local Solid Waste Management Center.

The Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) provides information about when to call your local poison control center and first aid emergency action.