tomgr8
10-26-2004, 04:57 PM
To prevent poisonings, lock away all medicines and vitamins, even those with child-resistant packaging.
Have syrup of ipecac on hand, but use only at the recommendation of a poison control center or physician.
Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom, especially in a bath.
Before bathing a child, always test bath water with your wrist or elbow to make sure it's not too hot.
To prevent scalds, set the water heater thermostat to 120°F and install anti-scald devices.
Make sure bathtubs and showers have non-slip surfaces and grab bars.
Keep electrical appliances, like hair dryers and curling irons, out of reach of children and away from water.
Have syrup of ipecac on hand, but use only at the recommendation of a poison control center or physician.
Never leave a young child alone in the bathroom, especially in a bath.
Before bathing a child, always test bath water with your wrist or elbow to make sure it's not too hot.
To prevent scalds, set the water heater thermostat to 120°F and install anti-scald devices.
Make sure bathtubs and showers have non-slip surfaces and grab bars.
Keep electrical appliances, like hair dryers and curling irons, out of reach of children and away from water.