Household Hazards: What You Don't Know Could Hurt Your Child

These handy little dishwasher/washing machine detergent pods are also appealing to tots, because, to a small eye, they resemble candy, teething products, and even toys. However, these packets dissolve quickly and release highly concentrated toxic chemicals when contacted with water, wet hands, or saliva (which sounds like every child under four that I know). Like all other cleaning products, make sure to put them up and out of reach!