Is this safe around small children? I have 2 small children and am concerned that what is being emitted into the air could be harmful to them. Does the packaging say anything about this? Has anyone had any experience with this product and children? Thanks! Is this safe around small children? I have 2 small children and am concerned that what is being emitted into the air could be harmful to them. Does the packaging say anything about this? Has... » Read More Is this safe around small children? I have 2 small children and am concerned that what is being emitted into the air could be harmful to them. Does the packaging say anything about this? Has anyone had any experience with this product and children? Thanks! « Show Less
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I just plugged in a couple of the Feliway diffusers yesterday but my concern is Glade plug-ins were known to cause house fires so I'm just worried that these will to. Are they a fire hazard? I hope not, because I really need them & I know they'll work because the spray did. Can someone please tell me that I don't have worry about it starting a fire?! Thanks!!Kristy
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I haven't had that problem, but it is a concern.Try contacting Feliway with that question. Their website is feliway.comhere's their contact pagehttp://www.feliway.com/us/Contact-Us
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Glade plug-ins don't generally cause fires; see: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/glade.asp . Granted, *nothing* plugged into a wall socket is 100% safe, but realistically there's just as great or greater a chance that a lamp, TV, computer, stereo, clock, etc. plugged into a wall socket will start a fire.
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From what I read, the substance is perfectly safe for children. Generally, if it is safe for pets, then it is safe for kids. I would, however, keep it out of their reach because it is an appliance.
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You should NOT breathe Ozone and you should remove ALL living things (pets/plants/people) in the room that you are using it in. It kills molds, mildew, cigarette stench and much more. I use it to freshen my home after a long cold winter. We turn it on, leave for a few hours then return and open up the place to air out. I use it in my car to freshen also. The only time you can run it with people around is when someone is smoking as it turns to the smoke to oxygen. Owners manual does explain all dangers. I like this product and feel safe using it.
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Hi Penny, From what I know this stuff is pretty safe. But that this doesn't mean you can handle it carelessly. Use common sense regardless. Wear gloves when spread the inks. Have handy paper towels nearby. As for kids, I wouldn't let kids use this without adult supervision. That's the best advice I can give you.
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The packaging lists eight bullet-pointed features on the back, one of them being "Non-toxic." That being said, I would still closely supervise small children in the use of this product, if that is your concern.
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I don't have children, so I'm not the best person to ask about this, but my feeling is that if have only one of the heat switches turned on, it would be OK. There are two heat switches. One is low and one is medium heat. If you use both together, it's high heat. I think that high would definitely be too hot for young children (though I don't think hot enough to cause an actual burn), but that as long as you have only one of the heat switches on, it's ***probably*** ok for young children.
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My clients breathe easier after using it but if I were you I would ask either your doctor and/ or the manufacturer. Can never be too safe.
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i don't think i would have this close to an infant. there are varying opinions on the safety for lungs with these items. Perhaps if you wore one or hung it on the seat but i would not place it on an infant. I liked the item but had to send it back as the plastic piece it hung from just broke while i was sitting still in a class and it fell off my neck. I purchased a different one which i like too but the back fell off and i had to get a new one. I put tape on the back now.. I love these airlifts and I think they are effective.
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WOW...why single my comment out tonight? You did see there were others in this thread who had an issue with CA warnings? I raised three children in CA and all three survived without CA labels on every product that came into the house. I used logic and kept items like earbuds away from them when they were little. I knew CA before they got into their label happy phase. As to your attic and other comments, I will stick them where they belong with all the other labels that go in the trash.
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I also have two young kids and have used this product inside my house around baseboards and pretty much throughout. I've used it for months and have not experienced any health concerns. By the way, this product really works!
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Yes its safe. It does have an odor at first, which is unpleasant and I wouldn't spray it on clothing or dishes but it shouldn't be a problem around a child.
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I would say not dangerous at all, EXCEPT as a choking hazard for very small children. They are extremely lightweight plastic. My husband fired them at me point blank and I hardly felt them at all. They don't go very far either.
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I did not let ours air out and they seemed fine. We used ours about 12 hours after I opened them. We did use them with girls age 4 and 7, not adults.
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Our daughter was only 18 months old when we gave it to her. I haven't found anything that would harm a one year old. We've had it for two months now, and no problems with her being too small or anything being dangerous.
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I would check to ensure the people staying in the room do not have a reaction towards ozone air purifiers. I would tend to lean towards using while someone is not in the room. If you have plastic in the room over time the ozone can deteriorate the plastic as well. Some people get a feeling of something caught in their throats as a reaction towards ozone. Hope this answers you question and use at your own caution.
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Definitely not toddler safe. Don't get me wrong this is a great heater that doesn't give off noxious fumes like oil heaters. But if you touch the metal grates when it is on or soon after turning it off you will be burned. Treat it like a fire place and put a gate around it.
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I personally use this item and can vouch for it. The only way this is a fire hazard is if people do not use it correctly. Yes there will be defective units, yes there may be accidents, but overall most fires started by these are caused by people who shouldn't even own pets. Putting a towel over this device or putting stuff around it is not smart at all and is in fact dangerous. The device itself as far as I have seen does not catch fire, and in fact does not produce enough heat TO catch on fire. I put blame on the users, not the item or manufacturer except in the case of defective units sold. Hope this was a reasonable answer. I love this product. UPDATE: Adding to my previous comment, it seems as though there was a curse on this company as a whole bunch of people got faulty devices, poor things. Mine is still working great, no shorts. Seems to me like there were assembly issues within the manufacturer building or they got some terribly made pieces to construct these with. I am only glad that mine was not one of the ill-fated defects!
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Probably because of the pretty colours but the smell should put them off. Just make sure you keep them well out of reach of any small children.