For toddlers and infants, avoid having small toys that they could choke on. A simple rule of thumb is to remember "if it fits in the opening of a roll of toilet paper, then it's probably too small to have around.

Make sure toys purchased are "age-appropriate" and have potential pieces that could break off.

Don't leave Christmas lights on when going to sleep our out of the house.

Keep your living trees healthy and watered to prevent drying out (a fire hazard)

Avoid use of candles, particularly on trees.

Make sure artificial trees are "fire resistant."

Don't "oversave" left-overs; most will be good for up to 48 hours - then throw them away.

Wash your hands often when cooking or preparing foods; the more water you use, the better!

Replace kitchen washcloths daily.

Poinsettias, if eating, may make your child a little sick to the stomach, but are not poisonous.

Drive safely to Grandmas and Grandpas, and use a car seat as recommended.

Be sure to take your bottles of Ipecac and Activated Charcoal with you when you visit relatives. Remember, their house is less likely to be "poison-proofed" like yours. Review our poison safety tips. Also, have the Poison Control phone number quickly available for wherever you are traveling (look it up on our site).