To prevent accidents, leave safe snacks within reach of early rising children. Teach children that medicine is only to be taken for illness and that taking too much medicine at one time can make them very sick. Don't let children give other children medicine. Don't increase, decrease or stop medication before consulting with a physician or pharmacist. Even child-resistant containers must be locked out of reach of young children.
Plants are attractive to teething children and pets.
While some plants are harmless, others can be dangerous. If you do not know which of your indoor and outdoor plants are toxic, take a cutting that includes the stem, leaves and flowers or berries to a reputable nursery for identification. When you have the proper plant name, call the Poison Center to see if the plant is safe or not. Hazardous products can be deadly if used, stored or disposed of improperly. Young children have been accidentally poisoned after taking toxic material containers from the trash and swallowing the residue.