The safety of a child should be a parent's priority. It is a must to be aware of the many hazardous things that a child could be exposed to. And believe it or not, the dangers could lie from the usual materials in the household. It doesn't matter how diligent one is in taking care of kids. If they are exposed to some dangerous materials in the house, there is still a chance that their life could be at risk.
Here are top 3 household materials to keep away from your child to avoid harm:
1. Dishwasher: In an article published by ABC News, the dishwasher is among the most dangerous materials inside the house that could harm a child. Aside from the fact that a dishwasher's door could hurt a child's head and cause damage to the kid's brain, it is also easier for them to have an access to other hazardous materials like knives and even dishwashing detergents. Hundreds of children have been hospitalized because they have ingested dishwasher detergents.
2. Mouthwash: A child that has ingested mouthwash could cause them to suffer from alcohol poisoning. According to Dr. Richard Besser, 21 percent of alcohol found in mouthwash is the culprit in this danger to children. This percentage of alcohol is also found in hand sanitizers, which is why it is also a must to keep those out of the reach of children.
3. Cleaning Materials: Most of the kids admitted to hospitals from being poisoned is due to ingesting other cleaning detergents from bleach to laundry soaps.
U.S. Poison Control noted that a child is accidentally poisoned every 30 seconds at the comfort of their own home. Don't allow your kids to be part of that statistics.
