Keep small ornaments, tinsel, small figurines and other decorations away from children's reach. Young children have a tendency to put everything in their mouths. While preparing your home for the holidays, be aware of poisons that can come in seemingly innocent and unexpected forms. Open the flue in your fireplace when burning a fire to provide adequate ventilation. The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases dramatically in the winter.
Proper ventilation reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Install UL-approved carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Keep alcoholic drinks and containers out of reach. Holiday beverages such as eggnog that contain alcohol may be sweet and inviting to young children. Do not leave alcoholic drinks unattended since they might be harmful to children if swallowed. Keep common baking ingredients such as vanilla and almond extract out of reach.