Child's condition Name of the product and ingredients How much of the product was taken Time poisoning happened Your name and phone number Age of the poisoned child Weight of the poisoned child 3. The Poison Control Center or doctor will tell you what to do next. Be sure you know how to give first aid if a poisoning occurs. Every 30 seconds a child is poisoned in the United States. Sixty percent of all poisonings occur to children under the age of six.
Many poisonings occur when the daily household routine has been disrupted.
An example of this would be having a babysitter. They are only child resistant and if a child is given enough time they will open the container. It is very important to call the Poison Control Center or a doctor and to follow the instructions on the Poison Control Centers Emergency Action Card . If you would like more information or would like a telephone sticker and Emergency Action Card, contact your local Poison Control Center . There may also be a babysitter course offered in your area.