Store all medicines — prescription and nonprescription — in a cabinet using a safety latch. Kids can climb up using the toilet and countertops to get to items placed up high, so locking the cabinet is key.Make sure purses and bags — yours and guests' — that could contain medicines are kept out of the reach of kids at all times.Always keep medicines in their original containers.Be aware of all medicines in your home and how many pills are left in the containers.If your kids spend a lot of time at a relative's, know what medicines are there and help to get them out of your child's reach.Don't assume your child can't open a medicine package or container. Child-resistant packaging does not mean childproof packaging.Never prepare or give medicine to a child in the dark. You could give the wrong dosage or even the wrong medicine.Never tell a child that medicine tastes like candy.If your older child or teen manages their own medicines, make sure they know and follow the family rules on safely storing the medicine. And always supervise them and make sure they're taking the proper doses.Cleaning Products and Other Household ChemicalsStore household cleaning products and aerosol sprays in a high cabinet far from reach.Use safety latches for all cabinets containing cleaning or other chemicals.Keep cleaning products in their original bottles. Don't put cleaning products in old soda bottles or containers that were used for food.When you're cleaning or using household chemicals, keep a close watch on the bottles or buckets if kids are around.Never put roach powders or rat poison on the floors of your home. Do not use insect sprays on furniture or mattresses.Keep laundry and DISHWASHER supplies out of sight and in a locked cabinet.Laundry and dishwasher pods are more DANGEROUS than other detergent types. If you have children under 6 years old, consider using liquid or POWDER instead.Keep car supplies (antifreeze, windshield washer fluid) and gardening products (fertilizer, BUG repellent) out of reach in a securely locked area (in your garage, if you have one). Make sure they're STORED according to package instructions.