Grandchildren's Safety

In anticipation of the upcoming holidays and an increased amount of time spent with loved ones it is important to consider children and their safety. Whether young kids live with their grandparents or will be spending extra time with them during the holiday season there are several ways to help keep them safe and happy. Some of these helpful tips include:

• Store matches and lighters up high, away from children
• Move cleaning chemicals like cleansers, soap, drain cleaner, and other poisons to high cupboards OR install child-proof locks if you must keep these items in low cabinets.
• Store prescription medicines and over the counter drugs like aspirin, cough medicines and stomachache remedies in a cabinet out of reach.
• If children are playing outside and the sky begins to darken, call them inside right away.
• Install plastic covers over all your electrical outlets.

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