Keep in mind, nature has its own defense mechanism to help protect your kids. Babies and children are extra sensitive to bitter tastes and will usually spit out toxic plants they taste, says landscaper Lisa Cangialosi of When In Bloom. More From The Stir: 5 Terrifying Plants That Will Make You Afraid to Set Foot in Your Own Garden (PHOTOS) A much more dangerous toxic threat to kids are the chemicals you use to treat your garden in the form of pesticides and fertilizers, according to Cangialosi. She says parents should avoid treating their lawns and gardens with those, as they pose a much bigger risk than many people realize. And houseplants tend to be more toxic than garden plants, Cangialosi says, so keep them far out of reach of children — and do some research on whether the kind you have at home could be dangerous. Better Homes and Gardens’ list of poisonous house plants is a good start. As for your outdoor plants, fence off what you can in your garden and just keep a close eye on your babies and toddlers, she advises. Parents should be extra careful of these 10 common garden plants that could be fatal to kids if they’re ingested, according to the Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council.
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Keep in mind, nature has its own defense mechanism to help protect your kids. Babies and children are extra sensitive to bitter tastes and will usually spit out toxic plants they taste, says landscaper Lisa Cangialosi of When In Bloom. More From The Stir: 5 Terrifying Plants That Will Make You Afraid to Set Foot in Your Own Garden (PHOTOS) A much more dangerous toxic threat to kids are the chemicals you use to treat your garden in the form of pesticides and fertilizers, according to Cangialosi. She says parents should avoid treating their lawns and gardens with those, as they pose a much bigger risk than many people realize. And houseplants tend to be more toxic than garden plants, Cangialosi says, so keep them far out of reach of children — and do some research on whether the kind you have at home could be dangerous. Better Homes and Gardens’ list of poisonous house plants is a good start. As for your outdoor plants, fence off what you can in your garden and just keep a close eye on your babies and toddlers, she advises. Parents should be extra careful of these 10 common garden plants that could be fatal to kids if they’re ingested, according to the Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council.
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title: “10 Toxic Plants That Could Put Your Child In Danger Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-10” author: “Donna Sandusky”
Keep in mind, nature has its own defense mechanism to help protect your kids. Babies and children are extra sensitive to bitter tastes and will usually spit out toxic plants they taste, says landscaper Lisa Cangialosi of When In Bloom. More From The Stir: 5 Terrifying Plants That Will Make You Afraid to Set Foot in Your Own Garden (PHOTOS) A much more dangerous toxic threat to kids are the chemicals you use to treat your garden in the form of pesticides and fertilizers, according to Cangialosi. She says parents should avoid treating their lawns and gardens with those, as they pose a much bigger risk than many people realize. And houseplants tend to be more toxic than garden plants, Cangialosi says, so keep them far out of reach of children — and do some research on whether the kind you have at home could be dangerous. Better Homes and Gardens’ list of poisonous house plants is a good start. As for your outdoor plants, fence off what you can in your garden and just keep a close eye on your babies and toddlers, she advises. Parents should be extra careful of these 10 common garden plants that could be fatal to kids if they’re ingested, according to the Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council.
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title: “10 Toxic Plants That Could Put Your Child In Danger Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-25” author: “Regina Poehlman”
Keep in mind, nature has its own defense mechanism to help protect your kids. Babies and children are extra sensitive to bitter tastes and will usually spit out toxic plants they taste, says landscaper Lisa Cangialosi of When In Bloom. More From The Stir: 5 Terrifying Plants That Will Make You Afraid to Set Foot in Your Own Garden (PHOTOS) A much more dangerous toxic threat to kids are the chemicals you use to treat your garden in the form of pesticides and fertilizers, according to Cangialosi. She says parents should avoid treating their lawns and gardens with those, as they pose a much bigger risk than many people realize. And houseplants tend to be more toxic than garden plants, Cangialosi says, so keep them far out of reach of children — and do some research on whether the kind you have at home could be dangerous. Better Homes and Gardens’ list of poisonous house plants is a good start. As for your outdoor plants, fence off what you can in your garden and just keep a close eye on your babies and toddlers, she advises. Parents should be extra careful of these 10 common garden plants that could be fatal to kids if they’re ingested, according to the Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council.
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title: “10 Toxic Plants That Could Put Your Child In Danger Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-22” author: “William Sauer”
Keep in mind, nature has its own defense mechanism to help protect your kids. Babies and children are extra sensitive to bitter tastes and will usually spit out toxic plants they taste, says landscaper Lisa Cangialosi of When In Bloom. More From The Stir: 5 Terrifying Plants That Will Make You Afraid to Set Foot in Your Own Garden (PHOTOS) A much more dangerous toxic threat to kids are the chemicals you use to treat your garden in the form of pesticides and fertilizers, according to Cangialosi. She says parents should avoid treating their lawns and gardens with those, as they pose a much bigger risk than many people realize. And houseplants tend to be more toxic than garden plants, Cangialosi says, so keep them far out of reach of children — and do some research on whether the kind you have at home could be dangerous. Better Homes and Gardens’ list of poisonous house plants is a good start. As for your outdoor plants, fence off what you can in your garden and just keep a close eye on your babies and toddlers, she advises. Parents should be extra careful of these 10 common garden plants that could be fatal to kids if they’re ingested, according to the Texas State Department of Health and the National Safety Council.
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