Holiday Safety 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.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 09, 2009
