Children can be extra excited at this time of the year, and it’s easy to lose track of them in a house full of people (remember what the President said : No more than 6 adults!) Make sure to avoid all the most common holiday hazards following those advices :

  • Be wary of choking hazards, particularly with Christmas decorations and novelties from crackers, which don’t have to comply with strict rules governing the sale of toys for use by children.
  • Make sure your house is child-friendly, especially if you don’t normally have children around. Keep small and fragile items up out of reach.
  • Check guidance on packaging to make sure toys given as presents are age-appropriate.
  • Consider taking portable safety equipment such as stair gates with you when taking very young children to stay with family.