Never burn Christmas tree branches, treated wood or wrapping paper in your fireplace. Dispose of your tree promptly after the holidays. Some foods and objects post a choking hazard to young children, especially children under age 5. To help prevent unintentional choking during the holidays, keep round, hard foods and candies such as candy cane pieces, mints, nuts and popcorn out of the reach of young children. Keep small ornaments, tinsel, small figurines and other decorations away from children s reach.
Young children have a tendency to put everything in their mouths.
While preparing your home for the holidays, be aware of seemingly innocent and unexpected forms of poisons. Open the flue in your fireplace when burning wood to provide adequate ventilation. The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases dramatically in the winter. Proper ventilation of fuel-burning appliances reduces this risk. Check these appliances annually and before use in cold-weather months.