It could also include the skin when using lotions or sprays that include the oil.
Candles safe for babies.
How to use essential oils safely when making soaps and candles.
When used under normal circumstances scented candles and air fresheners are generally safe.
A candle with a lead core wick releases five times the amount of lead considered hazardous for children and exceeds epa pollution standards for outdoor air says the cpsc which is why they banned lead wicks in 2003.
In general short term side effects include irritation to the area of exposure.
I would ask your pediatrician to see what they recommend though.
Parents with babies need to use extreme caution with candles.
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Especially when there is a growing baby to consider is an emphatic better safe than sorry continue to 5 of 5 below.
Even after trying to clean them off these black dots remained and she became worried for his health and safety.
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Short term side effects of use.
We inhale what is burnt off which smells good but may not be great for los developing respiratory system.
It probably depends on what type of candle it is.
Fire administration young children and the elderly are most at risk from dying because of fires started by candles.
As when using any new product on your baby keep a close eye out for any reactions that seem out of the ordinary.
This could include the eyes throat and nasal passages when inhaling citronella smoke from a candle or torch.
A search of the medical literature does not reveal substantial evidence linking casual use of these items with significant health effects in people without underlying medical conditions.
For candles that are non toxic ensure that the candle is made with an unbleached cotton wicks to ensure a safe clean burn and most importantly made from a natural wax such as soy vegetable or bees wax.
While nursing her baby a son named jimmy she noticed black dots in his nostril area.
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If you use candles to decorate your home keep some safety issues in mind especially with a baby around.
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