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time of year, Garrettson noted.
"Decorations by and large are safe with just a few exceptions,” he said. "Mistletoe, which is notably poisonous, should be hung only where children cannot reach.”
“Another plant, which could be lethal in some circumstances. is the Jerusalem cherry,” he said. “One would not be highly toxic, but several could cause a considerable problem for a child if swallowed.”
Dr Garrettson discounted a popular notion that the poinsettia plant has high level of toxicity. “It has collected a bad name, but really it is not a poisonous plant.” he said.
One of the most common causes of child poisoning during the Christmas period is due to ingestion of excessive amounts of alcohol, medical authorities note.
“The use of alcohol increases during this time of the year, likewise so does the exposure to young children," said Dr. Garrettson who noted that colognes and perfumes exchanged frequently as gifts can often be more harmful than liquor.
Parents and adults are encourged not to sample colognes, etc., in the presence of children, particularly those from one to three years of age who may try to imitate elders. It would be easy, for instance. for a youngster to mistake a can of shaving cream for mom's dessert topping.
Dr. Garrettson also warns that leftover drinks should be emptied immediately after a party. "Parents with young
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