The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission offers safety tips for the holidays.

Decorating Safety Tips:

• Make sure your live Christmas tree has plenty of water, and look for the “Fire Resistant” label when buying an artificial tree.
• Place burning candles in sight, away from flammable items, and blow them out before leaving the room.
• Only use lights tested for safety by a national recognized testing laboratory. Throw out sets with broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

Toy Safety Tips:

• Follow age guidance and other safety information on the toy packaging, and choose toys that match your child's interests and abilities.
• Get safety gear, including helmets for scooters and other riding toys – helmets should be worn properly at all times and be sized to fit.
• Keep small balls and toys with small parts away from children younger than age 3, and keep deflated balloons away from children younger than 8 years old (discard broken balloons at once).