Most people make selections based on quality and value without considering the safety of the product's contents. Make sure ingredients are clearly listed. Whether you contact a poison control center or a doctor during an emergency, a list of ingredients is important for quick assessment and assistance. If you don't know the contents, treatment may be delayed while the contents of the product are being identified. Choose the right product packaging.
Many products are available in spray pump, aerosol or twist-off cap containers.
Select the spray or aerosol container because a child may be exposed to larger quantities of potentially harmful substances if the contents can be poured, rather than sprayed. Always use products in child-resistant packaging. Give your children vitamins without iron. Children's multivitamins account for a large number of childhood poisonings because the vitamins are designed to attract children, are usually chewable, and taste like candy. Vitamins with iron can cause a serious reaction in children.