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julybaby1
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Burning candles
Is it harmful to burn scented candles around babies? My DS is 4 months and will ask at the next ped. appt. but was just wondering if any of the BTDT moms knew.
TIA!
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Posted 10/24/08 6:31 PM  |
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Diane
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Re: Burning candles
According to a woman who was on channel 12 news, on the segments LI Naturally, she saiys it is NOT good. After DH saw that he wont allow me to burn candles anymore.
She went on about cleaning with NON-toxic fumes, and no scented candles, and saying that there is more air pollution inside your home than outside with all the cleaning we do.
Message edited 10/24/2008 6:52:44 PM.
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| Posted 10/24/08 6:44 PM |
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smdl
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Re: Burning candles
I looked into candles because of my business and "atmosphere". I read a lot and found they are harmful.
If you look at someone's house who burns lots of candles you will see a film on the wall. The paint gets darker. So that film will coat your lungs.
Is it harmful once in a while? Probably not and if you ventilate your house well it should be fine. I would not use them in the same room with a baby though.
They do make more natural candle. Beeswax and wick made of natural fibers.
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| Posted 10/24/08 6:50 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Burning candles
Posted by Diane
According to a woman who was on channel 12 news, on the segments LI Naturally, she saiys it is NOT good. After DH saw that he wont allow me to burn candles anymore.
She went on about cleaning with NON-toxic fumes, and no scented candles, and saying that there is more air pollution inside your home than outside with all the cleaning we do.
ITA.
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| Posted 10/24/08 7:10 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: Burning candles
Posted by smdl
I looked into candles because of my business and "atmosphere". I read a lot and found they are harmful.
If you look at someone's house who burns lots of candles you will see a film on the wall. The paint gets darker. So that film will coat your lungs.
Is it harmful once in a while? Probably not and if you ventilate your house well it should be fine. I would not use them in the same room with a baby though.
They do make more natural candle. Beeswax and wick made of natural fibers.
Wow I had no idea. Is it more the flame or the scent?
Would getting one of those warmers that just melts the wax be as bad?
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| Posted 10/24/08 10:56 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Burning candles
I burn soy candles, you can get them at yankee candle there called beanswax! 100% natural wicks, no artificial colors or dyes.
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| Posted 10/24/08 11:02 PM |
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LJSMommy
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Re: Burning candles
Posted by MelToddJulia
I burn soy candles, you can get them at yankee candle there called beanswax! 100% natural wicks, no artificial colors or dyes.
I was going to suggest Soy Candles!! I hear they are safe & non toxic.
ETA a link:Link
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| Posted 10/25/08 9:30 AM |
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JChia
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Re: Burning candles
I mostly use battery operated candles. I did some work with the Home Safety Council a few years ago and they were huge proponents of them. Too many house fires start with a neglected candle.
I do light a regualar scented candle once in a while, but the battery operated ones come in different scents too and look real.
They are actually one of my favorite conversation pieces - I'll ask guests if they think the candle is real or not. All say they thought it was real until I asked them.
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| Posted 10/25/08 9:47 AM |
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nbc188
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Re: Burning candles
I have never burned a candle since DD was born for these reasons. I just didn't think it was the best idea to have her breathing in the scented fumes.
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| Posted 10/25/08 9:51 AM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Burning candles
I only burn Soy candles now. Which are not 100% better, but better then regular for sure.
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| Posted 10/25/08 11:34 AM |
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nancygrace
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Re: Burning candles
where do u get soy candles?
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| Posted 10/25/08 12:14 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Burning candles
Posted by nancygrace
where do u get soy candles?
Yankee Candle is where I get mine, on there website.
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| Posted 10/25/08 1:18 PM |
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browneyedgirl
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Re: Burning candles
now that i have a baby and a cat i don't burn candles of ANY kind. besides the smoke, they are so dangerous due to possibility of fire--it takes a split second to knock one over. it takes a short amount of time for a room to go up in flames, and i don't take that chance anymore. the few candles i have are for decoration only.
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| Posted 10/25/08 1:22 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Burning candles
Posted by nancygrace
where do u get soy candles?
I get them everywhere...Bed Bath Beyond, Online, QVC, Hicks Nursery, Speciality stores, Whole Foods. They are pretty common now. Theres a tyon of brands.
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| Posted 10/25/08 2:33 PM |
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