For those of us in the United States, the Thanksgiving celebrations are behind us. Yet, the holiday season has really just begun. This time of year offers both opportunities and challenges. For others, it is a time of loneliness and despair. However, the holidays offer some unique challenges to these younger members of society.
Children are at particular risk of poisoning.
Because of their smaller size, a given dose of poison generally presents significantly greater harm to a child. It's best to avoid serving fruit punch in pottery or crystal. The acid in fruit can leach lead from leaded crystal and improperly glazed pottery. Many plants are poisonous, such as Mistletoe berries and leaves, holly berries, and the fruit of Jerusalem cherry plants. So keep them out of the house or at least out of reach.