Poison Prevention For Families With Children With Special Needs
Unintentional poisoning can happen in any home. It’s important for every family to take the proper precautions to prevent this common household danger. For families of children with special needs, this is especially true. Making the home a safer place in preventing poisonings requires a few simple steps.
For any family, preventing unintentional poisonings is important and with a few easy steps, your home can be safer.
Poison Prevention Tips
Store medicines and toxic household products out of sight and reach.
Install locks on cabinets and drawers, making sure you choose ones that work to keep your child out of harm’s way.
Go over the differences between what products are safe and not safe in your home.
Avoid taking any medications in front of your children.
Put up visual reminders such as stickers on dangerous and poisonous household items.
Remind your child regularly about avoiding these items, using stories or pictures to ensure that they understand.
Post the poison control center number by every phone: 1-800-222-1222
Remember: For any family, taking the proper precautions to prevent poisoning is an essential part of ensuring a safer home.
