With the holidays upon us and so much to do;

like decorating, gift getting and cooking too. 

It’s no surprise to hear the little ones

get more boo boo's this time of year .

So before you start bubble wrapping your children...

Take a few tips from Mr. No-No.

He's here to help make your festivities safer and

with less mishaps this holiday cheer.

• Keep animated characters, lights and fragile decorations out of children’s reach

• Make a barrier around the Christmas tree  Examples: Presents, Stuffed Animals, Train, Etc.

• Never piggyback more than two light strands on a plug

• When using extension cords, use electrical tape to secure the connection

• Do not hang stockings above the fireplace while lit

• Let your little ones know ahead what their holiday schedule will be like

• Wrap the Presents don't Bag them; opening the present is part of the fun

• Do not over wrap the gifts with tape and ribbon 

• When opening gifts; Designate ONE ADULT to handle the scissors

• When throwing away wrappings; have ONE ADULT be trash detail

• Keep children out of the kitchen… just for the Holidays

• Put your decorations away as soon as the holidays are over

Mr. No-No realizes some of these tips might be commonsense, but you would be amazed how many children end up getting hurt. For additional Safety Tips and other Child Safety issues; please visit The Thinking C.A.P.P. Foundation (Children’s Accident Prevention Program) at www.TheThinkingCAPPFoundation.org .