Children love to explore these places. Other tips When you give a child medicine, call it by its proper name. Do not treat it as candy or a special treat. Ask your plant store staff which plants are best around children. Teach children not to put plants, berries or fruits in their mouths until they have an adult's permission.
Plants are a common cause of poisoning to preschoolers.
Prevent choking and strangulation Avoid giving children tiny or hard foods like peanuts and candies. Grapes and hot dogs are better pureed or cut down the middle. Supervise children when they are eating. That way, you can make sure they don't eat too much food at one time, and you'll be able to respond if they are choking. Learn basic CPR and Hiemlich manoeuvre, so you can respond right away to choking or other emergencies.