700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts

Posted by: Marcel J. Casavant, MD , Jacob Panteloukas, PharmD, RPh, CSPI on Aug 05, 2025

Preschoolers love to explore, but that curiosity can lead to danger when it comes to medications and household products. Learn why kids under 6 are most at risk for poisoning and get practical tips to keep your home safe and your child protected.

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Driveway and Parking Lot Safety

Being proactive and alert can help keep your family safer in driveways and parking lots and can help make sure that your kids know how to be safe around vehicles, both in and out of the neighborhood.

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Insect Repellent (Bug Spray) for Kids: What Parents Should Know

Bug bites are not just annoying, they can be harmful too. Some bugs carry germs that can make people sick. Using insect repellent helps keep bugs away, so your child can play safely.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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