Kim believed he was doing the safest possible thing by putting his tablets in a high place - he simply didn't realise how resourceful even very small children are when it comes to getting what they want. Although it's impossible for parents, grandparents and other carers to prevent young children from exploring their surroundings, it is possible to prevent them from being poisoned. This is what you can do Keep poisons such as medicines in a locked cupboard at least 1.5 metres off the groun. Putting them in high places out of reach isn't enough - children can find ways of reaching out of reach places. Lockable medicine cabinets are available from hardware stores, but a cheaper alternative is to buy a lock to fit an existing cupboard.
Locks are availabe from hardware stores and some chemists.
Whenever you buy a cleaning product or other household product, always check the label to see if it needs to be stored away. If you can't read English, ask a friend or relative to translate the label for you. If in doubt, lock it away anyway. Store household chemicals in their original containers with the original label on it - never store these chemicals in drink bottles. Put a childproof lock on the cupboard where you store household products.