Identify all hazardous items and remove them or lock them up. Keep all medicines, pesticides, and chemicals in their original containers. Unmarked containers can be mistaken for something they are not. Never refer to medicine as candy. Do not tell your children their medicine is good to eat.
Children love to imitate.
If they think medicine is good to eat, they will take your own medicine when you're not looking. Keep child proof gates on hand. Use these gates to block areas where children shouldn't be, such as dangerous stairwells and fireplaces. You can purchase safety gates online by clicking here. Cover hard surfaces and sharp corners.