“One of the easiest ways to breathe some life into a room is with the addition of a plant or two. Plants not only add colour but many houseplants also have air-purifying properties. The drawback, though, is that some of the most popular houseplants are also toxic to pets and children.”
Baby-proofing your home can be surprising. What used to be harmless everyday objects are now injury causers or choking hazards. But it’s not just sharp corners and cleaning products you need to worry about. The plants in your home can also be a potential threat to your actual baby. Things like Peace Lilies, Philodendron, and certain succulents are not safe for small children (be sure to check with poison control before buying new plants). But thankfully, there are many plants you can enjoy with your kids without worrying about their safety.
“Luckily in my practice, I’ve only seen a couple of children that have ingested non-safe plants,” said Tina Pascoe, RN of Nurses for Daycare whose job is to help day-care centers and schools create safe environments for children as young as 6 weeks old…
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