Citation

Godwin RH. Pediatrics 1978; 61(5): 750-752.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

662515

Abstract

Three child-resistant locks were incorporated into a medicine cabinet, an under-the-sink cabinet, and a vanity box. Three hundred 3- to 5-year-old children were tested against these locks. Only two were able to open the receptacles, whereas all 50 of a group of adults and teenagers similarly tested were able to open all of the containers. The use of adequately protected medicine chests and under-the-sink cabinets is urged as a further step toward the complete prevention of poisoning in children.

Language: en