Child Safety Guide: Household Hazards and State Laws

Child safety involves understanding state laws for leaving kids home alone and adhering to booster seat requirements. Household hazards like poisonous plants, xylitol, and small swallowable objects must be managed.

Does Xylitol Pose Dangers to Children?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Sarah Terry

Xylitol is a sugarless sweetener that’s gaining popularity as an ingredient in candy, chewing gum and toothpaste. Although xylitol has many potential health benefits, particularly for preventing dental cavities, ingesting large amounts of the sweetener could pose some health risks for children.