Hand Sanitizers pose a serious threat if ingested

Sometimes the things we take for granted need to be scrutinized from a child's point of view. Hand sanitizers, those little bottles of chemicals that have become so common in households, schools and anywhere germs may hide, may have a hidden danger when viewed from a child's perspective, especially toddlers and younger kids. Since they have a high alcohol content, (that's why they evaporate so quickly), ingesting as little as an ounce can cause alcohol poisoning. Flowery fragrances and bright colors may tempt kids to taste those everyday things that they are familiar with, even when we, as adults, would think that the awful taste would deter them. In younger kids, poisoning by this stuff is a real danger. In toddlers, the results can be even worse...or fatal.

Take a look at the anecdotal evidence, followed by some common sense explanations here.

Just thought you should know...

Thanks to Rita Miller for bringing this to our attention

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