Poison Prevention for Babies At Home
Younger children, especially babies, are at greatest risk for poisoning, which can be caused by common household products including cleaning supplies, cosmetics, plants, toys, pesticides, art supplies, alcohol, medicines and vitamins.
Babies are also at increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from gas in the home, because their bodies can't metabolize gas like an adult's.
 Top Tips
Medicines
- Read labels and follow instructions when giving medicines to children.
- Keep medicine in its original child-resistant container and out of a baby’s reach.
Household Products
- Store all household products out of children’s sight and reach. Use cabinet locks if items must be stored within a child’s reach.
- Learn the poison control number: 1-800-222-1222.
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
- Install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home and outside of all sleeping areas.
- Test carbon monoxide detectors once a month.
- Prevent CO buildup in the first place — make sure heating appliances are in good working order and use them only in well-ventilated areas.
- Don’t run a car engine in the garage, even to warm it up; move the car outside first.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their babies safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What You'll Need:
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Carbon monoxide detectors |
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Cabinet locks |
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