Toddlers move fast, and they can quickly put themselves in danger. Every year, thousands of children swallow or touch something poisonous—all in an instant and before a caregiver can stop them. If you suspect your child has touched or ingested a poisonous substance, do not wait: -
Call the 24-hour poison emergency hotline: 1-800-222-1222. -
If your child has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. -
Post these numbers on or next to your home telephone and program them into your cell phone. | | | | You can prevent a poisoning tragedy: -
Check that all medicines in the house have child-resistant caps, that those caps are closed tightly, and that medications are out of reach. The biggest cause of accidental poisoning is from medications. -
Use childproof locks on the cabinets that contain medicines and cleaning solutions in your home. -
Keep poisonous plants out of your child’s reach. Know the names of your house and garden plants and, more importantly, whether any are poisonous. -
Get rid of medicines and cleaning solutions that are old or not in their original containers. -
Keep all poisonous products stored in a locked container or cabinet, and separate from food. Be sure that people in homes where your child spends time—your childcare provider or relatives—have taken the same steps at their homes. | | | | Disclaimer: This page is not intended to provide medical advice about your child. Always seek the advice of a physician, qualified healthcare provider or child-development specialist with any questions you have about your child's health, medical condition or development. Never disregard, avoid or delay contacting a doctor or other qualified professional because of something you read here. | | | | | |
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