Glow sticks can be used as alternative lighting in different occasions. Whether for camping, underwater exploration, or even during plain power outages, glow sticks can be lit up instantly. No batteries are also required and they are safe to use, even for kids. Perhaps the ultimate test of safety of glow sticks is when it is used in unconventional ways, such as putting them inside your mouth.
Why Put Glow Sticks in Your Mouth?
Believe it or not, people do this for the sheer pleasure of looking at that neon glow amidst the dark room of their mouth. Some do this when they go to parties, perhaps to complement their glowing costume. Others put glow sticks in their mouth when they go out just to attract attention.
The availability of mini glow sticks gave way to this activity. Mini glow sticks are only one and a half inches small so they really fit inside our mouth, even of kids. Expectedly, this raises health concerns especially since glow sticks make use of chemicals to produce their neon light.
Health Hazards
When you put a glow stick in your mouth, can you expect that no adverse reaction will come from it? Ideally, the answer to this question should be “yes”. In the past, nausea and vomiting are experienced by those who accidentally come in contact with the chemicals inside a glow stick. Today, however, most glow sticks are made non-toxic. In fact, some bars put mini glow sticks in their beverages for an interesting presentation.
Parents may also be particularly concerned that their kids may ingest the whole glow stick, that may result to choking. To counter this possibility, glow stick suppliers often market mouth holders that prevent accidents leading to choking. Since toxicity and choking hazard issues were already addressed, can we now say that it’s safe to put glowing sticks in our mouth? That greatly depends on you if you want to take on this thrill.