Trick or Treat: Tips to keep candy out of the reach of kids

As the scary season is just around the corner, it won’t be long before everyone is pampered with their favorite sweet treats. And for many of us, these goodies could contain cannabis.

As many canna consumers know, there are a multitude of products on the market that will satisfy those with a sweet tooth and create enthusiasm at the same time. The problem is, these goodies are easily available to unsuspecting children. Fortunately, there are numerous ways that consumers can prevent this from happening. Here are a few tips to help keep kids away from cannabis.

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Open and empty them into a tightly closed container

One of the aspects of edibles that attract children’s attention is the fact that they often look like the goodies they are used to. In addition, as effective as child-resistant seals on packaging can be, there are occasional children who are smart enough to get in anyway. Therefore, one of the most effective ways to keep them out of your hands is to take them out of the package entirely and store them in a tightly closed jar or container. This allows consumers to keep their treats fresh without attracting children’s attention.

Keep them out of sight

Storing edibles in a separate container out of the sight of children solves numerous problems for consumers. Some of the biggest ones include dealing with children who accidentally eat them because they think they’re regular treats they’re used to, as well as talking about why they’re not allowed to have them.

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Since they have a specific place for them, they only come out when you are ready to enjoy them. This removes many of the worries associated with eating edibles while children are around. The key to storing edibles is not forgetting where they are so they don’t go bad.

Dispose of properly

As great as edibles are, they can have a lot to offer. With that in mind, it’s easy to feel the effects of an edible kit faster than you might have expected. When that happens, and consumers prefer to discard edibles that they cannot eat, it is important to get rid of them safely.

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In many cases, as already mentioned, leftovers can be preserved with foil and safe storage. On the flip side, there are instances when consumers prefer not to save their leftovers dissolve finely all the remains of an edible and mix it with the rest of the trash in the garbage can.

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One of the great things about using marijuana these days is the fact that consumers are not limited to smoking; People can enjoy their cannabis in numerous forms such as brownies, cupcakes, and gummies.

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Everyone wants to safely enjoy their edibles. So when there are children or pets in the household, it starts with keeping them out of their reach. Marijuana edibles can be harmful if ingested accidentally.