December is one of my favorite months. It’s MAGICAL. Don’t you agree? ✨
There are many potential hazards and opportunities for injuries during this month, however. Below are a few tips to keep you and your little ones safe this holiday season:
Lock up the alcohol
Make sure the fire and smoke detectors are working
Be mindful of small decorations and potential choking hazards
Avoid ornaments at the bottom of your Christmas tree and stick with non-breakable decorations
Consider a gate around the tree
Don’t have any low-lying lights, which can be a strangulation hazard
Avoid weighted stocking holders- they are beautiful but can lead to serious injury if yanked off the mantle
Have rules at your family gatherings- i.e. no one is allowed in the kitchen without supervision, etc.
Avoid holiday plants around infants and toddlers, as many are poisonous
Ensure all toys with batteries have a secure cover
Put away the ladders in a safe location after using them
Keep candles away from children and blow them out if leaving or going to sleep
Keep a fire extinguisher in the house
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