With spring coming it is very common to want to add some beautiful plants to your household décor. Indoor plants can add a beautiful scent, pops of color and some much-needed greenery to any home.
There are many benefits to having indoor plants in your home. Not only do they add to the décor but they also provide oxygen and can help to purify the air. While there are many benefits, we have to be careful as to what plants we are choosing to bring into our home.
We have to take into account that any plant, even if it’s non-toxic to eat, can be responsible for causing skin reactions and so on in children and pets that may be sensitive.
GREAT INDOOR PLANTS THAT ARE SAFE FOR CHILDREN
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There are some actions that you can take to ensure that you are choosing the right plants for your household that are also safe for your little ones.
RESEARCH
Make sure that you are doing your research on the plants that you are planning on purchasing for your home.
SAFETY FIRST
Depending on the age of your children, it may be a good idea to wait until they are old enough to know that they have to stay away from the plants. Large plants can fall over causing a safety hazard, so it may be a good idea to wait until children are old enough to be aware and follow the rules of not disturbing the plants.
INDOOR PLANTS SAFE FOR KIDS
- Coleus
- Christmas Cactus
- Spider Plant
- Boston Fern
- Wandering Jew
- Jade Plant
- African Violets
- Miniature Rose
- Parlor Palm
- Rubber Plant
- Swedish Ivy
- Yellow Day Lily
- Prayer Plant
There are many plants that are safe for you to bring indoors with your children. Make sure that you make your children very aware of plant safety rules, do your research before buying. Plants can add such a beautiful and healthy element to your home as long as you are choosing the correct ones.
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