This list is provided on behalf of the North Carolina Pediatric Poison Prevention Project, which recently kicked off a yearlong campaign under the theme Stop Childhood Poisoning Because You Can. Because You Can. Kitchen No household products, such as cleaning and dishwashing products and drain cleaners, under the sink. No medicines on counters or in open areas. All medications out of reach and out of sight.
Child safety latches on all drawers or cabinets containing harmful products or sharp objects.
No toxic products stored with food or in food containers. Bathroom All medications, cosmetics, hair care products, mouthwash and cleaners out of reach. Medicine storage area cleaned out regularly, old medicines flushed down the toilet. All medications in original, child-resistant containers. No medicines in or on dresser or bedside table.