Since marijuana use has been legalized, accidental poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring visits to the emergency room or hospitalization.
Here are some ways parents and caregivers can safely store their edible cannabis products out of reach of little ones:
- Keep them out of sight: Treat cannabis products like you would medicine or cleaning supplies—keep them out of sight and reach of children.
- Remove temptation: Avoid edibles that look like candy or choose products with less enticing packaging. Alternatively, remove temptation completely by moving the product to non-descript, childproof packaging.
- Take precautions together: Have a conversation about safe storage and precautions with friends and family who consume marijuana edibles.
Most importantly: If your child has accidentally consumed a cannabis product, call local poison control right away and do not wait for symptoms. If you see serious side effects, call 9-1-1. Your quick response can keep your child out of the hospital.