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From Candles to Candy and Ornaments to Allergies
14 Tips for Protecting Children from Holiday Hazards
6. Foods
Hard candies, nuts, veggie sticks, hot dogs and other holiday treats present major choking risks for children – and they are often found at parties and other holiday festivities. 7. Holiday Visiting
If you take your children to holiday parties or to visit friends or relatives, keep a close eye on them until you can ascertain whether the home you are visiting is "child proofed." Make sure the home has appropriate cabinet and toilet seat latches, etc. If visitors come to your home, remind them to keep these items latched and then check to make sure they do. 8. Parties
Be sure to clean up promptly after hosting a party. If your child gets up during the night or before you do the next morning, he could choke on leftover foods or even drink or eat leftover alcohol or tobacco. And be sure to discard balloons right away. Balloons that are broken or not inflated can pose a choking hazard to youngsters age 8 and younger. Want to see more?
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