We are in the most favorite month of the year, December, the month when the holiday season is in full swing. Kids are also going to enjoy the time to their fullest. So, the safety of the kids is also important to make sure you have the best time of the year.

For this, follow the list of safety tips recommended by emergency services in Walnut CA.

1. Fire hazards - fire hazards during the holiday season are one of the most common occurrences. Follow the below-mentioned points to avoid a fire hazard.

• Do not leave your kid unattended with burning candles.
• Do not let your kids sleep in a room with burning candles.
• When lighting candles ensure they are on stable surfaces. Also, make sure they're out of reach of your kids and that they are not playing around with it. Also ensure matches, lighters, and all flames are out of reach of children.
• Keep all the burning candles away from curtains, decorations, trees, and other flammable items.
• Do not dispose of anything in the fireplace special in front of a kid.
• Inspect and clean the chimney if needed at least once a year before using the fireplace.
• Have a fire extinguisher readily available in a very accessible place in case of emergency.

2. Food hazards - food is one of the most important parts of the holiday season. Caregivers associated with child care centers has the following advice on this.

• While buying cookies and other goodies, do check the ingredients to ensure that there are no allergens specific to your kid.
• Make sure the kids wash their hands before eating to help them from spreading germs or contracting an illness.
• Some foods like peanuts, hard candies, lollipops, popcorns, dried fruits, jellybeans, or any other small items can create a choking hazard.
• Some decorative plants during the holiday seasons like mistletoe, holly, Jerusalem cherry plants can be poisonous to children and pets.
• Ensure all alcohols are out of reach of kids. Clean up all the leftover drinks immediately to avoid exposing them to kids.
• To avoid food poisoning, wash all the utensils, dishes, hands, and anything else that has come in contact with raw meat and eggs. Store all the leftovers properly in the refrigerator and heat them well before having them.

3. Party hazards - whether you are visiting a party or hosting a party with your kids, keep the following safety checks in place.

• According to pediatricians in Walnut CA, once the party is over clean up all the leftover foods immediately to prevent food poisoning and choking.
• When visiting a party, the home may not be properly childproof. Keep an eye on your kid as well as for dangerous spots like staircase, fireplace and open flames, hot food or liquids, and other choking hazards.
• What's the party is over, make your kids store that toys and other items in their designated locations instead of having them lying all over the house.