Check for mushrooms and remove them immediately. Wild mushrooms have been known to cause serious illness, even death. Teaching your children not to eat plants, dirt or anything that you have not given them will add a layer of protection. Check with your local poison control for a complete list of outdoor poisonous outdoor plants. If you have pets be sure all droppings are cleaned up from the lawn area.
Kids have a way of finding interest in the ickiest things.
You don't want to end the fun playtime to put your child in the bath after they've found an unpleasant remain. According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, an estimated 51,000 children are treated in US hospital emergency rooms for backyard playground equipment-related injuries. About 15 children die each year as the result of playground equipment incidents. Most injuries are the result of falls. Be sure that your playground equipment is in good condition.