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Holiday Tips
  • Make sure Christmas trees are well anchored and watered so they do not become a fire hazard.

  • Keep all breakable Christmas ornaments, electrical extensions and burning objects (candles, incense and potpourri pots) out of small children's reach.

  • Make sure your fireplace is screened and all trees, presents, and children are kept away from fire.

  • When wrapping presents keep scissors out of children's hands.

  • Make sure infants and toddlers don't play with ribbon.

  • When involving children in holiday baking make sure adults handle all of the hot items.

  • While shopping never let your children out of your sight.

  • If your child is lost in a mall or department store, demand that the store take appropriate action.

  • Follow all age guidelines on toys and do not deviate.

  • Teach children not to succumb to temptation of toys or candy in a shopping environment.

  • Request an escort back to your car when you are finished shopping at night.

  • Never leave your children unattended in a car.

  • Create well-supervised activities for children during Christmas break.
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