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Wax melts and candles

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AnxiousAnnie94 · 14/08/2023 13:12

Hello ladies :)

FTM to DS who is now 6 weeks. Pre baby, I loved a candle / wax melt and burned them all throughout pregnancy without even thinking about it. They help me to relax, but also, we have a fairly small house and the smell of food lingers and I get really anxious that our house smells of food when guests come round.
Since DS has been born, I haven't burned anything as I have been worried it might not be safe, but it's getting to the point now, where I really miss candles.
Does anyone know if I can burn them? Are they going to cause damage to DS? I obviously won't have them right next to them and won't fall asleep (ha what's sleep) with them burning.

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sommeliermama · 14/08/2023 14:07

Yes agree with PP, look for candles made with natural aromas. There is more and more evidence coming out that synthetic aromas can be bad for our health. I love candles, although I've switched to burning essential oils since I became pregnant and will keep them well diluted when baby is here

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