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 I love candles. I love the smells and what they bring to a room. I love how peaceful they make me feel.
And, very early on, my husband said to me, “We’re going to have to really look into candle safety and figure out what is safe with the children around.“ It was and is a good idea to find out how to still have the things you love in your home without endangering your baby. Many of the dangers associated with fire safety are easily preventable.
It’s important to know that nearly 18,000 candle fires are reported yearly.
The National Candle Association reports that “candles are safe products, but unless they are used safely and watched carefully, they can lead to an accidental fire.”
And, the majority of candle-fire incidents are because of inattention to “basic fire safety or to the misuse of candles.”
Candle Safety Tips
- Candles should be lit only in a sturdy metal, glass, or ceramic holder that is designed for candle burning.
- Children should never play with candles.
- Keep all lit candles up and away from your child’s reach. Be careful when you leave the room, even for a second.
- Ensure that your child has no way to either get at the burning candle or knock into something that can tip the candle onto himself or the floor.
- Always use a snuffer to put out your candles.
- Remember to extinguish all candles when you leave the house. It’s so easy to forget and it’s imperative to remember.
- Make your home and all bedrooms a fire-safe zone.
According to the USFA, more candle fires begin in the bedroom than any other room in the house. And the majority of fires happen during late night or early morning. - Place candles away from drapes or other materials that easily catch on fire.
- Avoid putting candles in an area where there can be a draft or doors will be opening.
USFA reports, “Over half (55%) of home candle fires start because the candle is too close to some combustible material.”
- Be extra careful during the holidays. Avoid putting lit candles on your Christmas tree.
Click here for more Christmas safety tips.
With the candle safety tips above, you can still feel that you are giving your baby the best in protection while keeping some of your favorite things in your home.
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