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Ammonia (Cleaning Products)
Ammonia-based cleaners are effective glass and surface cleaners but have pungent fumes that are irritating to the respiratory system. As a breastfeeding mother, the concern is fume inhalation rather than breast milk transfer. Use in well-ventilated areas, keep baby out of the room, and never mix with bleach.
Ammonia does not significantly absorb through skin to affect breast milk. The hazard is inhalation — ammonia fumes are a respiratory irritant. Keep windows open, wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and keep your baby and other children out of the area while cleaning and for a few minutes after. Critically: never mix ammonia with bleach — the combination produces toxic chloramine gas.
Always confirm with your doctor or lactation consultant before making dietary changes while breastfeeding.
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