Dispose of your tree promptly after the holidays. Don't place your tree or other decorations where your escape path in the event of an emergency would be blocked. Some foods and objects pose a choking hazard to young children, especially children under age 5. Keep round, hard foods and candies such as candy cane pieces, mints, nuts and popcorn out of 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 ofcarbon monoxide poisoning increases dramatically in the winter. Proper ventilation reduces this risk. Install UL-approved carbon monoxide detectors in your home.