Lesia Oesterreich, M.S.
Family Life Extension Specialist
Human Development and Family Studies
Iowa State University
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Would you drink keroscene or laundry bleach? Eat floor wax, deodorant,
or glue? Babies might, because they haven't learned that these
are dangerous. Your house is full of poison ...
Keep these products in locked cupboards or out of children's
reach.
| In the Bathroom: | Aspirin, other medicines | Makeup |
| Deodorants | Perfume | |
| Disinfectants | Rubbing alcohol | |
| Hair care products | Toilet bowl cleaner | |
| In the garage or basement: | Antifreeze, motor oil | Gasoline, kerosene |
| Charcoal lighter | Mouse or rat poison | |
| Garden chemicals | Paints, thinners | |
| In the kitchen: | Aerosol spray | Laundry/dishwasher detergents |
| Ant poison | ||
| Bleach | Vitamims, medicines | |
| Drain cleaner | Other cleaning supplies | |
| All over the house: | Alcohol | Lead paint (furniture, toys, walls) |
| Cigarettes | Plants |
DON'T keep kerosene, gasoline, or similar products in pop
cans or milk bottles. Store food and non-food items separately.
NEVER use insect sprays around food.
NEVER tell a child that medicine is "candy" or
that it tastes good.
KEEP medicines, cleaning products, and other poisonous
household products in original containers and in locked cupboards.
Inexpensive safety latches are readily available at hardware and
department stores.
ONLY give a prescription drug to the person it was prescribed
for by the doctor. Dispose of outdated medicines promptly.
CHECK all painted furniture and toys to be sure they have
non-toxic finishes. Look at labels.
BUY products in child-resistant containers and replace
caps tightly.
KEEP purses out of reach. Avoid carrying medicine, vitamins,
cigarettes, and perfume in handbags.
CHOOSE safe plants, labeled with botanical name, and keep
out of children's reach.
Never leave your child alone with a poison, even for a few
seconds.
Content used with permission from the University of Vermont.