Poison Prevention for Little Kids At Home
Little hands can lead to big trouble. As your baby begins toddling around the house, toxic substances in drawers and cabinets are within reach. Children at this age also begin to imitate others' behaviors, so it's important to model safety first.
 Top Tips
In the bathroom:
- Lock up medications and other medicine out of children’s sight and reach.
- Keep products in their original containers.
- Never refer to medicine or vitamins as “candy.”
- Always read labels and follow directions exactly.
In the kitchen:
- Read labels and instructions on all household products.
- Safely store house cleaners, detergents and poisons out of reach.
Around the house:
- Use child-resistant packages.
- Never leave potentially poisonous household products unattended while in use.
- Install carbon monoxide alarms.
- Prevent CO buildup in the first place — make sure heating appliances are in good working order and used only in well-ventilated areas.
- Don’t run a car 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 toddlers 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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