While prescription pills might get hidden away in high drawers, it’s equally important to keep over-the-counter medicine out of kids’ reach. A stray pill in a purse or on an end table can look an awful lot like a mint.
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Parents and caretakers can follow these directions to keep medication out of kids’ reach.
Stow products safely. Aside from oral medications and supplements, topical products, such as diaper rash cream and eye drops, need to be hidden away in cabinets that reaching hands can’t get to. Consider using child safety locks for added security.
Cap products instead of keeping them in plastic baggies. Consider storing your over-the-counter pills and supplements in old prescription bottles that have child-resistant caps. Make sure to label the contents accordingly and keep dosage information handy.
Share your safety practices with family members and friends who might provide care for your child – grandparents, babysitters, etc. And when people visit your own house, make sure to stow purses away in cabinets or someplace high where children won’t be able to reach.
For more information, visit www.safekids.org.
Sarah Sole is an editor. Feedback welcome at ssole@cityscenemediagroup.com.
