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The number of kids that go to the hospital for injuries related to stuff you didn’t put away is staggering. Don’t be that parent! Here’s how …

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The kids are home from school and all you want is some peace and quiet. But, as a mom you know that when you can’t hear them they’re probably into something they shouldn’t be.

What you're about to read is scary.

A study in Clinical Pediatrics says every two-hours a child is treated in the ER for an injury from Mom's or Dad's personal care products like makeup, hair products, and most of all, nail polish and remover.

Think about that - Every 2 hours there's a parent freaking out because his and her little kiddo got into something he or she shouldn't have.

Don't be that parent. Take a minute to keep poisons out of reach.

Andie Summers has been the morning show host on XTU for the past 25 years. She is a two-time CMA Major Market Personality of the Year winner and two-time Gracie Award recipient from the Alliance for Women in Media. As a content creator for XTU, Andie enjoys sharing parenting and travel tips, and loves helping you shop online with Must Haves.