Surprising household poisons
February 28, 2008 by Grace Ibay
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Which of these is NOT poisonous to young children?
- toilet bowl cleaner
- baby oil
- acetaminophen
- vitamins
- mouthwash
The answer? NONE. All of them are considered hazardous to children when ingested. Yes, even baby oil – infants have died from getting baby oil in their lungs.
About 1 million children accidentally get poisoned by common household products. Here are some hazardous products that are commonly ingested by children under 6.
How do you poison-proof your home?
- Lock up all medicines and harmful substances.
- Get rid of old or expired medications.
- Don’t rely on child-resistant containers.
- Keep medicines, pesticides, and even detergents in their original containers.
- Move purses, luggage, and grocery bags away from prying hands.
- Never refer to any kind of medicine as candy.
- Read labels before buying household products, and try to use the least toxic ones.
- Always keep a watchful eye on your baby.
Baby Center has the details that I suggest we read and follow. What surprised me was that child-resistant containers can not be effectively relied on, so these should still be out of children’s reach.
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