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Keeping Kids SAFE and HEALTHY this Holiday Season By Dr. Shelly Klein
Holiday decorations, parties, and the overall hustle and bustle around this time of year can pose a threat to children. What are some safety tips to keep in mind when preparing for the holidays? Children
are at risk for electrical injury from lights and decorations and possibly heat related injuries. Families should keep in mind the ages of their children and limit what decorations they may use, or put more dangerous decorations out of reach. Christmas trees pose a fall hazard and, again, hazardous ornaments (i.e. glass) should either be stored for another year or placed high up on the tree. Parents may consider creating a barrier to keep small children away from the tree. While attending festivities, children need to be monitored around hot drinks or other “spiked” refreshments. In addition, parents should place close attention when visiting homes that are not accustomed to children as they may have poisonous materials (cleaning supplies, etc) within children’s reach. This also applies to visitor’s purses or handbags that may contain medications that could harm a child.
18 December 2021 RaisingARIZONAKids.com
