1. Christmas Trees

• Tree water = toxic
• Needles = GI punctures
• Climbing risks
• Anchor + block access

2. Tinsel & Ribbon

• HIGH risk
• Causes intestinal obstruction
• Can require emergency surgery
• Skip tinsel completely

3. Electrical Cords

• Chewing = burns & electrocution
• Broken bulbs = cuts
• Use cord protectors

4. Toxic Holiday Plants

• Lilies (deadly!)
• Poinsettia
• Holly & mistletoe
• Amaryllis
• Keep all plants out of reach

5. Ornaments

• Glass = cuts
• Hooks = mouth injuries
• Salt dough = severe salt toxicity
• Use soft ornaments low on the tree

6. Gift Wrap Hazards

• Ribbon acts like tinsel
• Plastic bags = suffocation
• Monitor wrapping time

7. Candles & Wax Warmers

• Open flames = burns
• Hot wax = injury
• Essential oils = toxic
• Use flameless candles

8. Dangerous Foods

• Chocolate
• Grapes/raisins
• Onions/garlic
• Alcohol
• Meat bones
• Xylitol (sugar-free treats)
• Keep countertops + trash secured

9. Snow Globes

• Many contain antifreeze
• Deadly if broken and ingested
• Keep high + secured

10. Holiday Stress

• Visitors = anxiety
• Noise = overwhelm
• Open doors = escape risk
• Provide a quiet “safe room”