Technically, air freshener is not safe around babies, but there is rarely enough in the air to be directly inhaled or ingested as long as you're being careful. Spray it only when your baby is napping or playing in another room, and be careful about where the particles land.
Can Febreze be harmful?
No. Contrary to popular belief, Febreze is NOT toxic. We thoroughly check that our ingredients are safe, both on their own and as part of the combined formula, through years of safety testing and collaborations with global safety agencies.
Is Febreze harmful to breathe?
Unlike some other air fresheners, Febreze exclusively uses nitrogen, a natural part of the air we breathe, as a propellant. That means no flammable propellants (like isobutane, butane, and propane), which can cause dangerous side effects when inhaled.
What happens if a kid drinks air freshener?
Swallowing a small amount of wax is a choking hazard in young children, but is otherwise not expected to be toxic. Liquid air freshener, when swallowed in small amounts, can cause minor irritation to the mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Swallowing large amounts can cause drowsiness or intoxication.
Does Febreze have harmful chemicals?
Febreze Ingredients BHT Known as a neurotoxin, endocrine disruptor, immunotoxicity, non-reproductive organ system toxicity, skin eye and lung irritator. Acetaldehyde Known to cause cancer, toxic to reproduction and development, immunotoxin, non-reproductive organ system toxin, skin, eye and lung irritator.
Can Febreze hurt your lungs?
Febreze contains chemicals linked to neurotoxicity, which means the chemicals are poisonous to the nerves or nerve cells. Febreze contains chemicals that irritate the skin, eyes, and lungs.Oct 4, 2018