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Poisons

It can be easy to forget how many everyday items are poisonous. Take a look around your home, you might be surprised!

Things you see every day can be harmful if eaten.

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You would be amazed at the things lying around your home that are poisonous.

Only eat something if you are 100% sure you know what it is.

You would be amazed at the things lying around your home that are poisonous.

Younger children tend to put everything into their mouths. Things like leaves and berries, dishwasher tablets, cigarettes and vitamin pills. All of these can be very toxic and mean a stay in hospital.

Look around your home and see if you can spot any poisons. Tell an adult to move these things up high or out of sight.

SO, what would you do?

You are having a look in the shed and find a full bottle of what looks like lemonade. Hummmm….you’re thirsty.
What are you going to do?

You don’t feel well.  In fact you feel really snotty and have a bad cough.  Mum is in the bath and you want to give her some space. You know where the medicine is.

What are you going to do?

 

Babies put everything into their mouths to see what it is or to soothe sore gums. As children get older it's about trying something new, experimenting or thinking they are tasting something safe.

Prevention is better than cure

Children under 4 years old are most at risk of eating or drinking a poisonous substance, although older children are at risk too.

Babies put everything into their mouths to see what it is or to soothe sore gums. As children get older it’s about trying something new, experimenting or thinking they are tasting something safe.

Young children are at risk as they will often put things in their mouths – even if it smells or tastes horrible.

Top tips

  1. Keep poisons out of sight & out of reach
  2. Keep lids on tight
  3. Keep things in their original containers
  4. Use cupboard locks
  5. Oil & gas appliances need yearly checks and clear flues
  6. Use a Carbon monoxide alarm if you burn oil, gas, wood, coal or petrol in the home

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