I do and my SIL freaked out over it. I keep one on my dining room table, 1 on each of my endtables and 1 over my fireplace.
DD has never even thought about touching it. We did explain to her that it's hot and it will give her a boo boo. My SIL told my mom on me about it too. lol.
Re: Do you light candles with your DC around?
Only a kitchen candle that is up where he can't reach without a stool.
I don't do them on our endtables, etc. just because DS is a wrecking machine. When he is playing he doesn't pay attention and crashes into things - open flame is not a smart idea around him.
I don't. I'm paranoid about that stuff anyway. I use this: https://www.scentsy.net/
specifically this one: https://www.scentsy.net/productgallery/warmers.html
I have one in the kitchen, so it's high enough that DS can't reach it and it smells up the whole upstairs.
Yes, but only up on wall shelves, or on top of the piano.
DS can reach everything else.
Sure, just not on the coffee table. End tables, dressers, mantle, dining room table...
DS learned at church that candles are owies. He hasn't touched one since. DD is pretty smart and understands no.
DS - December 2006
DD - December 2008
Yes, but dd is well trained regarding fire. We have a wood stove insert in the fireplace, and she had to know not to go near it.
I have never had to childproof anything in my house though. She is good about not touching things if we tell her they are dangerous.
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