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The Baby Drank Shampoo: Risks and Treatments

The Baby Drank Shampoo: Risks and Treatments

Some shampoos are formulated to be mild enough for babies. Some contain medically active ingredients. Shampoo is a minimally toxic product when used on the hair and scalp, but can cause symptoms if swallowed or splashed in the eye.


Are Cleaning Wipes Safe?

Are Cleaning Wipes Safe?

Cleaning wipes are available for a variety of surfaces. Since they are meant to be used with bare hands, they are mostly water and are not commonly associated with toxicity.


Poison & Prevention Information

Poison & Prevention Information

Check out our poison prevention tips and articles for elementary school children. Be sure to install a carbon monoxide alarm in every sleeping area of your home. Store medicine and products in their original containers.


A Primer on Primers, Foundations, and Cream-Based Makeup

A Primer on Primers, Foundations, and Cream-Based Makeup

Primers, foundations, and cream-based makeups are applied first to give the face a smooth appearance. These products are usually not toxic to the skin unless contaminated with bacteria or other chemicals. Ingestion of a large quantity of cream-based makeup can cause diarrhea. If you are allergic, redness, itching, swelling, and rash may occur.




Children and Spray Bottles: A Hazard

Children and Spray Bottles: A Hazard

More and more household cleaning products are found in spray bottles. More and more children are being poisoned by those products. Cleaning products in spray bottles are now the leading source of cleaning products that poison children. Most injuries are to the eyes and head. It's important to wash the skin and eyes right away with lots of running water.


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Background

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Parents: Know about Inhalant Abuse

Parents: Know about Inhalant Abuse

Inhalant abuse means trying to get high by breathing in vapors, fumes, or aerosol sprays. Thousands of products can be abused by inhaling. These are ordinary household products – and they are poisons. Nearly 20 percent of eighth-graders admit to abusing inhalants, but most parents don't even know about it. Inhalants can kill – even the first time.


Swallowing Soap: Is It Safe?

Swallowing Soap: Is It Safe?

Soaps are anionic surfactants used for washing and cleaning. Swallowing a small amount of soap is usually not harmful. It can irritate the mouth and throat and cause mild gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people may be allergic to some of the ingredients in soap, which can result in difficulty breathing, skin irritation and rashes.


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