Many mishaps happen due to poisoning in the case of young children. According to an estimate, around 130 children under the age of fourteen die from poisoning in the United States annually. Your child may swallow something or may inhale dangerous fumes. It is imperative to let the babysitter know about the probability of such an incident.
Child poison safety could be easily taught to your child; even very young children can be introduced to the basic rules of staying away from harmful substances. Teach your child what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’.
Children under the age of five are ‘explorers’ and they may roam around the whole house to discover new things. You could put all the items and medicines that could be harmful to your child away from his or her reach. Instruct your babysitter to keep all types of medication away from your kids.
Instruct your babysitter to keep a good watch on what your child eats, chews or swallows. In event of poisoning, instruct your babysitter to call the local poison control center as well as your child’s pediatrician. You can leave details like your child’s age and weight, your address etc with the babysitter so that she can provide the authorities at the poison control center with the necessary information.
