Buying presents, stocking up with food, decorating the house are all part of the lead up to the festivities but occasionally things don't go to plan. Here's some tips to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls of Christmas. Christmas decorations are attractive to children but do not have to comply with the safety regulations which apply to toys, for example they may not be fire-retardant. Try to make sure Christmas decorations are out of the reach of young children. Be careful where you leave nuts and nibble as they can present a choking hazard.
Some people are also allergic to nut and nut products.
It can be a false economy to drag old Christmas tree lights out of the loft for 'just one more year'. If they are very old, they may not comply with the latest safety requirements or they might be damaged making them unsafe. If you have any doubts, throw them out and buy new ones from a reputable store. The plastic bags used for packaging on many products can be a significant suffocation hazard to younger children. Plastic bags should be tidied away as soon as the present is unwrapped to avoid this risk.