Fabreeze and newborn

Question

Is it ok to use fabreeze air freshener in a room with a newborn?

Answer 1

I sure would not.   I used a little activated carbon odor absorber called FRIDGE IT odor absorbers.   It is totally unscented and no sprays.  Just put a few around the room and next to diaper pail.  It works fantastic.  You can buy these at www.innnofresh.com    I highly recommend it for baby's room plus all around your house.

Answer 2

I would be careful with using something like that just because it might cause the baby to have a hard time breathing.  I you really need to use the fabreeze I would say make sure the baby isn't in the room when you spray it.  Then wait a couple of minutes to make sure that it has time to settle.  When you do bring the baby back into the room keep an eye on it to make sure that it is ok.

Answer 3

I wouldn't, just because their lungs are not fully developed and can be easily irritated.  Also I wouldn't want my baby to be inhaling all those airborne chemicals.  If you really want to use an air freshener try a solid one instead of one that goes in the air.  

Answer 4

Febreeze is made by Proctor and gamble.. they are notorios for cruel animal testing.. I woudnt use any of their products..

how it works is by DEADENING the nerve endings in your nose.. does this sound like something you want around your baby??

the more  unnatural chemicals our kids are exposed to .. the more health problems they are likely to have - including asthema and childhood leukemia..

oddly the more NATURAL things they are exposed to the less likely they will get asthema.. eg homes with 2 or more pets.. it reduces asthema likelyhood.

Answer 5

I personally do not like Fabreeze, although I have used it at times. It  really has a strong fragrance that lasts a long time, as do some lighted candles and other air fresheners. I would be concerned about using anything that has a perfumed odor in my baby's room. A baby could have an allergy to it and it might impair their breathing. Rather to be safe than sorry.

Answer 6

I did with my kids. No big deal. I wouldnt spray it ON THEM or in their crib or changing table. Rugs, curtains, stuffed animals (not in crib) all should be fine!