Holiday safety tips - keep kids in mind for the holiday's
Decorating:
* Move the breakable ornaments toward the top
* If you have a natural tree water it daily
* Lights can get hot on a natural tree turn them off if not at home and water daily
* Dry trees can drop needles and they hurt, pick them up as they fall
Toys:
* Make sure you purchase age appropriate toys
* Keep a special eye out for the button batteries on some toys
* Don't forget the helmet for bikes or other riding toys
Kitchen:
* Use the back burners for cooking because small children love to reach for the handles on the pots
* Create a kid-free zone in the kitchen to prevent from spills or bumps
* During some cooking, teach children how to cook safely and with an adult
Plants:
* Some holiday plants may be poisonous like mistletoe berries and holly berries - keep our of reach
* In an poisonous emergency contact the National Poison Control Center at 1(800)222-1222
Enjoy your holiday safely!
Tuculia Washingotn
Daughters Editor
