Children like to imitate adults, especially their parents. Do not mix medicines in one container. Properly discard unused and old medication. Do not put hazardous chemicals into containers that normally hold food from which children may believe it is safe to eat. For example, there may be charcoal lighter fluid in a soda bottle.
Children act fast and so do poisons.
You may turn your back for an instant, but if the child has access to a poisonous substance, you may have to deal with a toxic encounter. If you are interrupted while using a hazardous material take the substance with you. Use safety locks, locked cupboards, electrical outlet protectors, and child- resistant containers. Rat poison, weed killers, ant killers insecticides, snail baits, and other highly toxic-type substances should be kept under lock and key. Read all the labels to be sure that you are using the product as directed.