Spring 2017
“ Be mindful of that as you look around your home ,” said Dennis . “ Look at things through the eyes of a child during your childproofing assessment .”
And never refer to medicine as candy so your little one will take it , a tactic that can easily backfire . Instead , teach your child that medicines should only be given by an adult so they are taken safely and correctly .
Finally , always be prepared by keeping the American Association of Poison Control Centers phone number close by . Poison Control Center specialists are trained to dispense confidential advice that ’ s free , and available 24 / 7 . The toll-free number is 1.800.222.1222 .
Follow these safety tips from Safe Kids Northeast Florida .
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