Store in high cupboards, not under the sink. And keep them separate from food. Use childproof caps on medication bottles and poison containers. Syrup of Ipecac can be your best friend in an emergency. Keep it handy to induce vomiting in the event of accidental poisoning.
Place plants out of reach of small children.
Numerous household plants are toxic. Doors at the tops of stairways should have latches or safety knobs. Completely secure stairways when children are in walkers. Never place infants on tables or other surfaces from which they might roll off. Avoid furniture, especially coffee tables, with sharp corners and edges.