Virginia defective products can pose a danger to your child’s health, but common household products like bleach, oven cleaners, and dishwasher products can be much deadlier.
Here are some safety tips, courtesy of SafeKids.org, in the hopes that you’ll never have to pull out that poison control number again.
- Read the labels of potentially poisons products. These may include toilet cleaners, medicines, toys, alcohol, art supplies, make-up, plants and pesticides.
- Make sure all poisonous household items are locked and secured in a place that is out of reach and out of sight for youngsters.
- Always keep potentially dangerous products close to you and in your sight as you use them. Incidents often occur when the adult is distracted and the product is open and in the child’s reach.
- Never mix cleaning products.
- Always keep products in their original container or packaging to eliminate potential confusion.
- Note that there may be poisons in your handbag (make-up, etc.), and make sure to put your bag in a place where children cannot get at it.
- Utilize child safety locks on cabinet doors that contain potentially poisonous substances.
- Memorize the nationwide poison control number: 1-800-222-1222.
- Do not make your child vomit or give him or her anything unless instructed by an operator.
- If your child stops breathing or collapses, dial 911.
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