6 ways to prevent accidental poisonings
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and guardians.
Today’s topic: 6 ways to prevent accidental poisonings.
All moms and dads know, that it only takes 10 seconds for your child to vanish and get into something they aren’t supposed to be getting into. So, during National Poison Prevention Week, 6 News wants to raise awareness about ways to prevent unintentional poisonings among family members, more specifically children.
Medicines are the most common cause of poisonings, with cleaning products and alcohol right behind. The majority of these cases happen at home – when a kid drinks, breathes in, or gets exposed to the substance on their skin.
Symptoms of Poisoning include:
A hard time breathing or speaking
Dizziness or Unconsciousness
Foaming or burning of the mouth
Cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Here are 6 ways from doctors to lessen the chance of kids being accidentally poisoned:
Inspect your entire home for any medicines, cleaning products, pesticides, and fertilizers that may not be stored properly and correct the situation immediately
Always store potentially poisonous products up high, away, and out of sight from children
Install safety latches on cabinets used for medicines and household products
Buy products in child-resistant packaging
Teach children to always ask an adult before eating, drinking, or touching anything that is not food
Put the toll-free Poison Help number, 1-800-222-1222, into your home and mobile phone
It’s also highly recommended that you install carbon monoxide detectors in the home, and get your property checked for radon.
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