New Child Safety Products from KidCo

KidCo has recently released two new child safety products of note.

The Bath Safety Rail item S371 is a new safety grip for children to hold on to when entering or exiting the tub. It’s features are; it adjusts to fit most standard tubs, it has 3 extra strong suction cup mounting points for extra stability, it fits on the front of the tub and also the rear, and you can position it where needed. It is well designed and made and will last.

The Extra Tall Center Gateway stands at 42 inches and is the tallest pressure baby gate on the market. It installs quickly without tools or hardware, leaving no holes to damage walls or woodwork. Constructed of strong tubular steel, the U-shaped frame remains firmly installed while the center walk-through door opens in either direction. At 42” tall it’s great for the safety of children and confinement of large dogs while also helping owners prevent bad habits like jumping and climbing. This is another quality gate from one of the best gate manufacturer’s in the country.

Toothpaste: The poison you put in your mouth

Of all the poisons parents keep in their house, toothpaste would never come to mind. That’s right, toothpaste. We frequently get questions from parents wondering why this item is listed as a hazardous substance to children. Here’s why. The active ingredient in nearly all toothpaste is some form of Sodium Fluoride, a toxic poison. About 1% of toothpaste contains this compound. Even though it’s a small percentage, it is still enough to cause serious problems if overdosed. This is the reason they tell you on the tube to contact poison control if more than what is used for brushing is ingested. It’s also the reason why swallowing even the small amount used for brushing can give kids a tummy ache. This poses an even greater threat, because the flavored pastes, complete with sparkles, that children are used to putting in their mouth can be mistaken for actual candy. Candy today takes a lot of forms, so you can easily see how some children could get confused. Depending on the age and weight of a child, ingesting even as little as half of a tube could be fatal. Children under 3 Consider toothpaste among one of the more dangerous things you keep in your house, and keep it in a locked cabinet at all times. If you have older children in the house, clearly explain the danger it poses to their younger siblings, so they can help keep it away as well. Children over 3 Children over three are old enough to be told about the danger it can pose. Just explain that, although very good for our teeth , it isn’t good for out stomachs. Let them know that swallowing any more than just what they use for brushing means bad business, and they should never eat it like candy. If you believe a child has ingested more than what is used for brushing, call poison control immediately. Their new national number is 1-800-222-1222.
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