Ideally, a pregnant woman steers clear of a freshly painted room for at least several days. But either way, because indoor air can be many times more toxic than outdoor air, a room being painted should be well ventilated (e.g. windows open) and remain so for as long as possible. Another way to keep the room fresh is to choose a paint from the YOLO Colorhouse brand, a company that dubs itself “The Environmentally Responsible Paint Company.” Proud of the ingredients that are not in the paints (think toxins, mutagens, VOCs…yeah, all stuff best avoided), the ladies who founded this Green Seal certified company in 2005 offer up several collections, including the Sprout Collection, which is great for the newest members of the family.