Protect children better from poisoning accidents

Little children take almost everything in their mouths, which is tangible to them. Medicines, detergents or other household products can therefore be dangerous to the little ones. But it is not enough to simply raise the toxic products.

Close away medication and cleaning agents
When children ingest drugs or cleaning agents, poisoning is imminent. The Professional Association of Paediatricians (BVKJ) has pointed this out in a message from the dpa news agency. Therefore, parents and grandparents should keep such substances out of reach. But since most children are good climbers, it is not enough to just raise the toxic remedies. Medicines and Co. always belong in sealed containers or cabinets.

Children are more sensitive to poisons
Due to their metabolism and lower body weight, children and infants are much more sensitive to toxic substances than adults. Parents and grandparents should store in addition to medicines, for example, pipe cleaner, drain cleaner, decalcifier, antifreeze, aftershave and perfume inaccessible to the little ones. In the past, experts have also highlighted the dangers of using sweeteners in the candy look. Such gel-detergents packed in single portions are usually colorful and shiny and have a soft, smooth surface for children appetizing like giant candies. Some manufacturers have responded to the criticism and changed, among other things, the product colors.

Do not give children milk or salt water to vomit
However, if children have swallowed something toxic, parents should not induce vomiting and give them neither milk nor salt water to drink. Instead, it is best to call a doctor immediately and tell them ideally what the poison was in what amount, what the incident was, what the child's symptoms are, how old and how severe it is and what measures may have been taken. The various poison distress calls that are in this country, provide good help. A large proportion of the incoming inquiries are reported to be infants who, for example, inadvertently swallowed household chemicals. In recent years, it has been increasingly pointed out that more and more seniors are poisoned by budget funds. Among other things, this has to do with incipient dementia but also with the decline in the sense of taste in old age. (Ad)

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