1 — Don’t let babies chew on foil wrapping paper. It may contain lead.

2 — Holiday gifts can have flat, coin-shaped batteries. If swallowed, these can cause serious burns, choking and lead exposure. Keep all batteries away from babies, kids and pets!

3 — If using snow spray indoors be sure to open windows. Solvents in the spray cans may cause nausea, lightheadedness and headache.

4 — Poinsettias won’t kill you. Ingestion may cause mild stomach upset, but aren’t fatal.

5 — Pine needles can get stuck in the throat and cause choking in small children & pets. Keep swept up.

6 — Carbon monoxide: open chimney flues, never use stove or BBQ for indoor heat & keep outdoor generators away from windows.

7 — Holly & mistletoe berries can cause nausea, vomiting & diarrhea if eaten. Pyracantha berries are safer substitute.

8 — Lead can still be found in new and used children’s products, like toys, backpacks, lunchboxes & jewelry. Find out about product recalls & tested products at healthystuff.org

9 — Have the poison control number programmed into all phones. Call anytime, 24/7 for expert advice or questions.

10 – Holiday visits from grandparents? Purses/bags attract curious kids. Be sure any medicines are put out of the reach of kids.

11 — Washing hands, counters & cutting boards with hot water & soap and washing fruits & helps prevent food poisoning.

12 — For more free weekly safety tips to cell phones, text the word TIPS or PUNTOS for Spanish to 69866.

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