They both have experts commenting on their use in the home.  Candles are a no-brainer, at least to me.  I love candles, but I have not burned one in my home since my kids were born.  It just isn’t worth the risk.  Apparently, some folks don’t see the harm, so housefires are increasing.  In case you really like candles, and want to continue using them, this article has some tips for safe burning.  The other item, stickers, is a little more complicated.  There are safety stickers available for the door of a child’s bedroom to alert firefighters that a child may be sleeping in the room.  Now, the word is that these stickers should not be used.  Read on to find out why. 

Well, because they also alert child molesters where to find their prey if they break into a house, and since children tend to move around during the night, firefighters could waste time searching in an emergency situation.  This article contains some very worthwhile information, and it is worth a read.  It is short, and it helps us think about some aspects of our home that we may not have considered.