Medicine and household cleaning products are the leading cause of unintentional poisonings in children. As a parent, keep these tips in mind to prevent accidental poisonings. Never leave these items on a night stand, window sill, kitchen table or counter or bathroom counter. Lock them up, if possible. Never call medicine candy to encourage a child to take it.
Children learn by watching adults.
Do not take medications in your child's presence. Open and take all medicines only in a well-lighted area. Read all product labels and follow instructions carefully. Clean out your medicine cabinet regularly and destroy outdated medicine. Do not take someone else's prescription medication.