By being informed, you will be better able to prevent an incident from turning into a fatal disaster. Store all medicines and household products in the original containers. Use child-resistant packages for medicines and potentially dangerous household products. Lock medicines and products out of sight and reach of children. Follow product label warnings about not mixing different products, ventilating the area, or wearing gloves.
Common household cleaning products are the number one cause of unintentional poisonings of children.
Permanent wave neutralizers and hair straighteners can cause burns. Mouthwash contains alcohol, dangerous for children who drink it. Some nail care products can also be poisonous. Many chemicals used to control insects, rodents and weeds are as toxic to humans as they are to their intended victims. When ingested or inhaled in very small amounts, most are capable of producing illness.