Parents are advised to childproof their homes against poisonings by removing all potentially poisonous products from within a child's reach. Keep poisonous products out of reach. Store potentially harmful products out of sight and out of reach, in cabinets with safety locks. From this vantage point, they will be better able to spot hazardous products that children can easily see and reach. Stay alert while using poisonous products.
Many poisonings occur while adults are using a household product like a bathroom cleaner or bleach.
Know where children are and never leave a child alone in a room with a poisonous product. Never refer to medicine as candy. This creates the perception that medicine is harmless. Since children tend to mimic adults, avoid taking medications in front of them. Vitamins, particularly those containing iron, can be poisonous so keep them out of your child's reach.