Never leave pills on the counter or in a plastic bags. Always store medicines in their original container with a child-resistant cap. Keep purses and diaper bags out of reach of children. Avoid taking medicines in front of children. Medicines and candy look alike and children cannot tell the difference.
Vitamins are medicine.
Vitamins with iron can be especially poisonous. Keep them locked up and out of reach of children. Be aware of medicines that visitors may bring into your home. Children are curious and may investigate visitor's purses and suitcases. Keep a bottle of Ipecac Syrup in your medicine cabinet.