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Things like Peace Lilies, Philodendron, and certain succulents are not safe for small children (be sure to check with poison control before buying new plants). 10 Flowers to Grow with Kids 1. And even if you have a small backyard, many plants do just as well (sometimes even better!) If you have been inactive, start out with just a few minutes of physical activity each day. Selecting the right kind of plants can be a daunting task, especially as so many common favourites are poisonous. Pumpkins and butterfly bushes are pretty, low-maintenance plants. Keep reading to learn more about the best varieties of child’s bedroom plants. The RHS list of toxic or irritant plants, plus what to do about them, is here. Safe for children? “Even if they put a small piece of a poisonous plant in their mouth, it typically don’t taste very good, so a child will usually spit it out and will very rarely go for a second helping,” Friedman says. Bare feet, sandals, or flip flops should not be allowed. Even if you know that a flower is safe, it's still a good idea to inspect the entire plant to be sure that it poses no other risks to curious children. Snapdragons – Snapdragons are fun plants for kids, not only by their many colors and sizes, but also by pinching the blossoms to make the dragon’s mouth open. Nasturtiums, marigolds and zinnias – these flowers, with their wonderful mix of colors, have always been favorites for kids. Sensory plants for sound – mainly comes from wind blowing through the stem and leaves, so plants like bamboos and most large leafed plants work well in a sensory garden. If in any doubt get the advice of a professional gardener. Safe Plants (by common name) A note on "safe" plants : The plants on this list are generally believed to be safe. Help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. 1. Self seeding annuals – Cosmos, Forget Me Nots, Calendula, Nasturtiums and Borage. Also try Animated Oats, Balloon flower, Bamboo, Chinese lantern plant, Honesty or Money Plant, Pampas grass, Pearl Grass. Parsley (may cause digestive upset in large quantities, but it is not fatal). When selecting houseplants for kids’ rooms… Here are some herbs, flowers, and other outdoor plants that make safe, attractive house plants: Catnip. While some plants may not be poisonous, they may pose other dangers to young children in the form of thorny stems, sharp-edged leaves, and burr-like seeds. Instructive: Some plants are great for teaching lessons about nature. Here is a plant that my children simple cannot resist touching, I can’t either. Students should wear proper shoes to protect their feet from cuts and stings.