Child poisoning by harmful liquids such as alcohol etc.

The attraction of dangerous liquids, such as temptingly packaged cosmetics and colored gels, to young children is great. Make sure that little ones cannot come into contact with the many toxins that often lie around the house. Such as a harmful aftershave, lamp oil or hair lotion. Alcoholic drinks are of course also just poisons for preschoolers. Keep those tantalizing noxious items safely away from small children.

A few licks is often too much

Small children are naturally very curious and prefer to touch everything when given the chance. In addition, they take a lot in their mouth, and snack if you are not careful about the wrong things. It is therefore for educators and parents to always pay close attention and ensure that hazardous substances remain far out of their reach, and are sealed as much as possible in packaging with a safe child lock. Because young children quickly get poisoning. Also remember that products that are not directly life-threatening to an adult can cause a lot of damage to the sensitive organism of a toddler. Because a small amount of hair lotion or licks from a toilet block etc. can make the vulnerable body quite sick.

Alcohol poisoning is certainly not inconceivable, warns the National Poisons Information Center. According to the NVIC, two sips of a hair lotion are enough for poisoning due to the high alcohol content. Although most hair lotions have an alcohol content of 20%, there are also types available that contain 70%. Remember that such cosmetic products often look very attractive to children, and are not always under lock and key at home. Alcohol poisoning can be extra dangerous in small children because their blood sugar levels drop easily. This can cause them to lose consciousness. The NVIC advises doctors to always have the children drink something sweet in addition to the standard treatment in case of alcohol poisoning so that the blood sugar level can recover.

The toilet is a dangerous area for little ones. The toilet is not even a safe place if all cleaning supplies are safely stored. The so-called gel disks or fresh disks that are nowadays attached to the toilet bowl are very interesting for little ones. Because it looks like candy and they take a bite before you know it. The symptoms of poisoning are often not very serious, but there is a risk of foaming in the stomach if a child swallows such a soap product. Nausea and vomiting are the result, and the foam can travel into the lungs when vomiting, causing chemical inflammation in the lungs. If a child has swallowed such a toilet gel, give it something greasy to eat to reduce the foam production. A knob of butter, whipped cream or some coffee creamer will help combat the foam build-up.

Many parents are unaware of this danger to children. Lamp oil often winds around the living room, is sometimes within reach in a low place, such as the coffee table, so that they can easily reach it. The attraction to children is great because of the beautiful color. But lamp oil is a very toxic product. In fact, with one sip, the oil spreads like an oil slick across the mucous membranes. It enters the airways and much of the lung surface, causing pneumonia. If the child has swallowed an oil product, do not induce vomiting or drink, but go immediately to a doctor or hospital with the packaging and / or the bottle.

Besides the previously discussed toilet, there are more places in the house that require extra attention. So make sure the liquor is also out of reach. And, of course, do not leave benzene or paint thinner lying around in the shed or utility room. Also consider the situation in the attic before the children are allowed to play there.
Besides the previously discussed toilet, there are more places in the house that require extra attention. So make sure the liquor is also out of reach. And of course, do not leave benzene or paint thinner lying around in the shed or utility room. Also consider the situation in the attic before the children are allowed to play there.