Start baby proofing! These are the 17 worst hazards in the home for kids

Those colourful, chemical-filled pods we toss in our dishwashers and laundry machines pose a serious threat to kids who are tempted to play with them or put them in their mouths, which can result in chemical eye burns, cardiac arrest and comas. Despite widespread warnings, a 2016 study discovered a 20 percent increase in calls to poison control centres because kids were exposed to these pods.

TIP: Use traditional detergent or keep the pods up in a cupboard with a proper, child-safe latch.