November is Child Safety Month: Keeping Kids Safe Around Cannabis
November is recognized across the U.S. as a time to raise awareness about child safety and protection. All For Kids+2Registry Partners+2 At The Honorable Plant in Highlands, NJ we believe safeguarding our youngest community members means more than just offering quality products, it means supporting safe practices, especially in a regulated cannabis environment.
Why November Matters
Child Safety Month serves as a reminder for families, caregivers, and community members to revisit home safety habits, from poison prevention to safe play zones. Children’s Foundation of Mississippi+1 For cannabis retailers, it’s also a timely opportunity to highlight the critical role of secure storage and responsible consumption at home.
The Cannabis-Safety Connection
In New Jersey, cannabis is legal under well-regulated circumstances. That regulatory framework includes explicit safeguards to protect children and other vulnerable populations. The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) recently rolled out its “Cannabis Smart. Cannabis Safe.” campaign, urging secure storage of cannabis products, especially in homes with children. The campaign emphasizes that even “legal” doesn’t mean “child-proof.” NJ.gov+2NJ.gov+2
Specifically:
Cannabis products must remain in their original, child-resistant, labeled packaging until used. NJ.gov+1
They should be stored out of reach of children, adolescents, and pets. NJ.gov
Packaging cannot use graphics or imagery that appeal to children (for example, candy or cartoon themes). Heady NJ+1
How The Honorable Plant Supports Child Safety
At The Honorable Plant, we stand behind these best practices and offer guidance to our customers and the community:
Education at the point of sale: Our knowledgeable team walks through safe-storage practices and the importance of keeping cannabis products secured and out of children’s reach.
Secure packaging and labeling compliance: We carry only products that meet NJ regulatory standards (child-resistant packaging, clear labeling, no designs appealing to kids).
Community awareness: During November, we highlight child-safety messaging in-store and on our social channels, reinforcing that keeping kids safe is a shared responsibility.
Practical Tips for Families & Caregivers
Here are actionable suggestions you can implement at home to align with Child Safety Month and cannabis-responsibility best practices:
Store appropriately
Keep cannabis products in the original, sealed child-resistant container until use. Place them in a locked or high cabinet, out of sight of children. The NJ-CRC emphasizes that packaging is safe—but nothing is 100 % child-proof. ROI NJ+1Educate household members
Make sure everyone in the home understands that cannabis is not harmless to children. A child or adolescent ingesting cannabis can face serious health and safety risks. Use plain language with older children and ensure that younger children do not have access.Avoid decoy packaging
Never transfer cannabis into “food / snack” containers (e.g., candy jars, chip bags). Doing so increases the risk of accidental ingestion. NJ regulations strictly prohibit packaging designs that resemble kid-friendly items. New Jersey League of Municipalities+1Plan for visits and overnight stays
When kids visit (grandchildren, friends), treat your home like any other safety environment: clear counters, store inhalables or edibles out of reach, secure loose items. Consider using lockable boxes or secured drawers.Be prepared
Save the national poison control number (1-800-222-1222) in your phone. If you suspect accidental ingestion, call immediately. Also, keep the NJ-CRC campaign resources handy to refresh your safe-storage plan. NJ.gov
Partnering with the Community
Child-safety awareness is a community effort. We encourage local families and neighbors to engage:
Download or share educational resources from organizations such as Children’s Bureau or other child-safety advocacy groups. All For Kids
Host or participate in local safety-check events (home-safety reviews, storage-education workshops).
As a retailer, we at The Honorable Plant are open to collaborating with schools, parent-groups, and local nonprofits in Highlands or Monmouth County to raise awareness—not just for cannabis, but for the broader spectrum of unintentional injury risks to children.
Why This Matters for New Jersey Families
Unintentional injuries remain a leading cause of death for children ages 0–19. All For Kids+1 When you layer on cannabis products—edibles, tinctures, flower—that existing home-safety challenge expands. Ensuring safe storage and awareness isn’t optional—it’s essential.
By participating in Child Safety Month, we reaffirm our commitment to families in New Jersey: the legal cannabis market can be safe and responsible, and children can live and grow free from preventable risks.
Final Thoughts
At The Honorable Plant, we believe in more than selling cannabis, we believe in being a responsible member of the community. This November, as we observe Child Safety Month, we lean into our role: educating, enabling safe homes, and promoting practices that protect children. We invite our customers, neighbors, and friends to join us in making this season one of heightened awareness and actionable care. After all, a safe home is a sanctuary—not just for adults, but especially for the children we love.
