Safe Storage of Medications During Holiday Candy Season
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Safe Storage of Medications 
During Holiday Candy Season
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Every holiday season, my house turns into a candy crazed place of chaos. Between 
Halloween leftovers, goodie bags, classroom parties, and Christmas stockings, my 
kids somehow manage to hide treats in every corner of the house.
Despite my best efforts, I’ve found candy canes mushed into couch cushions, 
Halloween candy sneaked into their desk drawers, discarded wrappers in the 
playroom, and a “secret stash” of old Skittles hidden in a backpack pocket. Gross. I 
guess I’m raising candy fiends.
I need to improve how I handle my candy rules! Not just for their health, but also 
because of the risks of unsupervised candy-eating. There's always the chance of 
choking, along with issues from high-sugar diets and dental problems. 
Why Medication
 Storage Matters 
During the 
Holiday Season?
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and busy schedules. Homes fill 
up with visitors, travel bags, candy bowls, and decorations. Unfortunately, all this 
excitement can also increase the risk of accidental ingestions.

What to Do If a Child 
Accidentally Takes Medicine
1. Stay calm and call Poison Control immediately at 1‑800‑222‑1222 (U.S. only). This connects you to experts 
24/7.
2. Do not induce vomiting unless explicitly instructed by a healthcare professional.
3. Keep the medicine packaging to share with Poison Control or emergency personnel. They will ask what 
your child took and an estimate of how much.
4. Watch your child closely for symptoms like drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, irregular heartbeat, trouble 
breathing, or unusual behavior. If you cannot reach Poison Control, go straight to the nearest emergency 
room. 
Call 911 immediately for life-threatening emergencies. 
Know your child’s weight, age, any medications they are taking, and any health conditions they have. 
Year-Round Medication 
Safety Habits for Families
• Check expiration dates regularly and properly dispose of old medicines at a take‑back site.
• Use a childproof medication organizer if needed. Store it up high and out of sight.
• Teach kids early about what medicine is and why only adults should handle it.
• Keep a list of emergency numbers (like Poison Control) and current medications posted 
somewhere visible, like the fridge or your phone’s notes app.
• Review your medicine cabinet or Medication Storage plan before travel or when guests are 
visiting.
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