All too often we read of the tragic outcome of a curious child who was accidentally poisoned by common household products or medications.
Adults can read warning labels and know that a product is hazardous.
Children have no idea what these labels mean and therefore can't tell what is harmful and what is not. Even teaching a child to stay away from dangerous areas is not enough. A child could still ingest cleaner left on a counter, eat an aspirin from mom's purse or drink gasoline or antifreeze out of bright containers in the garage. Therefore it's up to each of us to take simple precautionary measures to ensure a child's safety. If you suspect poisoning . . .