The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers. One critical aspect of this is packaging, particularly when it comes to child-resistant solutions. While the demand for child-resistant packaging has significantly improved over the years, it is essential to strike a delicate balance between safety and accessibility. In this article,…
Accidental ingestion of medications by children continues to be a concerning issue that demands effective solutions. While labels and warnings play a crucial role in preventing accidents, their efficacy diminishes when children can read, usually until the age of five. To address this critical gap in child safety, Stash Monkey has developed an exceptional locking…
Accidental ingestion of medications and other harmful items is a leading cause of child poisoning deaths in the United States. According to a recent study, opioids are the leading cause of child poisoning deaths, accounting for 72% of fatal ingestions in children under the age of six. The packaging of many medications and natural remedies…
According to a recent article in Publicist Paper, “ER or Pediatrician for My Child: To Panic or Not to Panic?”, accidental poisoning is one of the leading causes of injury and death among children in the United States. From household cleaning products to prescription medication, there are many potential hazards lurking in our homes that…
Stash Monkey has been raising awareness for the importance of Safe, Responsible Storage in the home since 2014. The founder, Graeme Gordon’s dedication to child safety was sparked by a frightening incident in which he caught his four-year-old daughter snooping in their bathroom, opening a push-and-twist medication bottle. “I knew I needed to act to…
Stash Monkey has been promoting the safe and responsible storage of cannabis and other substances since 2014. We firmly believe that locking your stash up is the best deterrent when it comes to accidental ingestions, especially in the home. We are proud to see the efforts of non-profit organizations that share our values and promote…
The recent public health advisory issued in California regarding the safe storage of cannabis highlights an important issue many cannabis users may not have considered: the need for proper storage solutions for cannabis products, especially when children are around. According to a recent article in the Napa Valley Register, childhood exposure to cannabis has been…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an alarming increase in the number of children ingesting illicit drugs, highlighting the need for greater awareness and safety measures. While it’s crucial to prevent children from accessing illicit drugs, it’s equally important to ensure the safe storage of medications, man-made or natural. Medications are an essential part of…
As the cannabis industry continues to grow, so does the need for safe and secure storage solutions for cannabis products. One of the biggest concerns when traveling with cannabis is keeping it out of reach of children and pets. Recently, Missouri filed a bill that requires cannabis to be stored in a child-proof container while…
Founders Update: In 2014, I launched SnekaGuard, our first smell-proof locking medication storage container for home use, and made my first blog entry about Safe Responsible Storage. Today’s this blog post delves into why proper medicine storage is so important and provides tips on how best to store many common household medications securely. See Stash Monkey…