Holiday Decor Can Be Hazardous

Vacation Decor Can Be Hazardous

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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 21, 2016 (HealthDay Information) -- Christmas lights, ornaments and different festive decorations are stunning to have a look at, however dad and mom must do not forget that little ones are drawn to these shiny, glittering objects too, and people decorations might not at all times be protected to the touch.

That is the recommendation from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which recommends that houses with babies should not be crammed with sharp or breakable decorations.

Younger kids may additionally swallow or inhale small or detachable items from bigger decorations. Any ornaments or decorations that appear to be meals or sweet may additionally pose a threat to babies who cannot inform the distinction and are tempted to eat them, the AAP mentioned in a information launch.

Additionally, watch out about toxic crops. Mistletoe berries, Jerusalem cherry and holly berry adorn many houses in the course of the holidays however many of those crops are poisonous and will pose a risk to kids. Make sure to maintain these greens and berries out of kids's attain.

The APP recommends taking another steps to make sure a protected and wholesome vacation season:

• Trimming the tree. All the time select non-flammable or flame-resistant decorations. Anybody utilizing tinsel or synthetic icicles ought to be certain that to decide on merchandise which can be manufactured from plastic or non-lead metals.
• Watch out with candles. By no means gentle candles which can be on or close to a Christmas tree or different greenery. Make certain that all candleholders are non-flammable. It is also necessary to position candles in protected locations the place they cannot be knocked over.
• Shield your pores and skin and eyes. Spun glass "angel hair" can irritate the eyes and pores and skin. Make sure to put on gloves whereas utilizing this materials. Synthetic snow sprays can even irritate the lungs. When utilizing this spray, remember to observe the instructions on the container rigorously.
• Accumulate ribbons and wrappings straight away. Items of torn wrapping paper, luggage, ribbons and bows must be gathered up and faraway from the tree or hearth space as quickly as presents are opened. This "particles" could cause a hearth or pose a choking or suffocation hazard for babies.

-- Mary Elizabeth Dallas

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SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016