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Rubber Tree Toxicity: Sap Irritant, Keep Away from Baby

Rubber tree (Ficus elastica) white sap = skin/mucous membrane irritant, toxic if ingested. With mobile 8-month-old, risk is real.

Parent Solution

Move ALL plants out of reach. High shelves, hanging, locked room.
Phase is temporary. Mouth-exploration passes in months.
No need to discard—just relocate.

Safety first. Plants can wait.

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