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<p>Learn about common household items that can be dangerous for children, how to prevent poisoning and what to do if your child accidentally consumes a poisonous item. If you think your child has been poisoned, contact the Ontario Poison Centre or call 911.</p>

<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Poison prevention and safety</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about common household poisons and poison prevention, including first aid and calling 911.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3954&language=English">Top 10 household poisons</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1958&language=English">Poison prevention: A guide to keeping your family safe from poisons</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1047&language=English">Poison: First aid</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1121&language=English">Poison information centres in Canada</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1946&language=English">Holiday safety</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://youtu.be/JdKG_L5YuB8">Calling 911 (video)</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="https://www.ontariopoisoncentre.ca/">Ontario Poison Centre</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Household hazards and poisons<br></h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Some items around the house might not seem dangerous but can be poisonous if eaten. Learn about common household hazards and what to do if you child consumes them.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3954&language=English">Top 10 household poisons</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4007&language=English">Household poisons and hazards: Bathroom</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4008&language=English">Household poisons and hazards: Kitchen</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4009&language=English">Household poisons and hazards: Purses and backpacks</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4011&language=English">Household poisons and hazards: Basement</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4010&language=English">Household poisons and hazards: Garage and storage shed</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Medication safety</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Read about common and uncommon medications that can be poisonous for children, and what to do if your child accidentally takes these medications.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3956&language=English">Cannabis and children</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=442&language=English">Medications, alcohol and cannabis in breastfeeding</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">Acetaminophen</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">Ibuprofen</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2998&language=English">Aspirin</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=135&language=English">Fentanyl</a></li><li><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h3>Chemotherapy</h3></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1002&language=English">Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Giving cut tablets</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1000&language=English">Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Giving whole tablets or capsules</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1001&language=English">Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Giving injectable medicine by mouth</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=999&language=English">Safe handling of hazardous medicines at home: Set up and clean up</a></li></ol></li></ol></div>

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<span class="recognition-text">This content was created in partnership with Ontario Poison Centre. Visit <a href="https://www.ontariopoisoncentre.ca/">www.ontariopoisoncentre.ca</a> for more information on poison prevention.</span>