Scented Candles Safe For Babies

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Scented candles safe for babies.

Yet using artificial scents itself often irritates a baby s nose and lungs and thus they remain troubled and irritated. Though this is true for most of the scented candles some of the candles do not have any type of harmful chemicals and thus are comparatively safe in homes with babies and children. I would ask your pediatrician to see what they recommend though. Scented candles and air fresheners are popular items that many families use inside their homes.

Shop for baby scented candles online at target. It probably depends on what type of candle it is. At least scented candles have been around long enough for us to see some of the long term health effects. But recent reports have found their way to the internet regarding the potential harm from these items some of which are exaggerated or misconstrued whereas others have more merit.

4 5 out of 5 stars 324 ratings based on 324 reviews current price 16 88 16. In the opinion on the scientific community essential oils as an alternative to scented candles is about as safe as vaping as an alternative for smoking. Most scented candles contain paraffin wax which is derived from petroleum coal or shale oil. Lighting a scented candle at the end of a long day is our favourite way to de stress.

But while lighting your favourite scented delight for some me time before bed often offers at least temporary relief many are made from paraffin wax with synthetic fragrance. Even after trying to clean them off these black dots remained and she became worried for his health and safety. When burned paraffin wax made from petroleum waste creates toxic benzene and. Product title yankee candle silver birch original large jar scented candle average rating.

When it s burnt paraffin wax releases toxic compounds into the air including acetone benzene. Meghan then remembered the previous night when she had burned two separate scented candles. When she retrieved the candle packaging to read the warnings they suggested that the candles should not be burned for over 3 hours at a time. Unfortunately many candles are made from paraffin wax a byproduct of the oil industry that pollutes the air.

The stresses of daily life are continuing to take their toll on many of us so it s little wonder that candles are as popular as ever.