Household Hazards: What You Don't Know Could Hurt Your Child

Most parents know to avoid candles while small children are around, but another scented favorite is dangerous in another way. The opening at the top is wide enough for a child to take a swig or spill the contents — and according to the National Capital Poison Center, two common ingredients (isopropyl alcohol and essential oils) can be dangerous to a child who swallows (or even handles) them.