Parents Divided on CBD Product Safety for Children
A survey of U.S. parents found widespread uncertainty about CBD product safety for children, with many unaware of poison control risks.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
While most parents and caregivers had heard of CBD, opinions split on whether CBD products pose safety risks to children. Many were unaware of the rising number of pediatric CBD-related poison control calls.
Key Numbers
Survey conducted among U.S. parents/caregivers; specific sample size and percentage breakdowns available in full text.
How They Did This
Cross-sectional online survey of U.S. parents and caregivers assessing knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors related to CBD products and child safety.
Why This Research Matters
As CBD products proliferate in households, understanding parent awareness of pediatric exposure risks helps inform public health messaging and product safety regulations.
The Bigger Picture
Pediatric exposures to CBD and cannabis products have surged alongside legalization and commercial availability. Parent education remains a gap in harm reduction efforts.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
Online survey with potential selection bias. Self-reported data may not reflect actual safety practices. Specific product types and formulations not differentiated.
Questions This Raises
- ?What interventions most effectively increase parent awareness of CBD exposure risks?
- ?Should child-resistant packaging mandates extend to all CBD products?
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Many parents unaware of rising pediatric CBD poison control calls
- Evidence Grade:
- Cross-sectional survey design with potential selection bias limits causal inference.
- Study Age:
- 2025 study reflecting current CBD market landscape.
- Original Title:
- Parent and caregiver perceptions of cannabidiol products may put children at risk for unintentional exposure.
- Published In:
- Frontiers in public health, 13, 1714993 (2025)
- Authors:
- McNally, Michael(2), McFayden, Michael(2), Hime, Olivia(2), Kovasala, Michael, Brown, Grant, Geneau, Hunter, Holmes, Simeon, Brewer, Kori L, Jones, G Kirk
- Database ID:
- RTHC-07105
Evidence Hierarchy
A snapshot of a population at one point in time.
What do these levels mean? →Frequently Asked Questions
Are CBD products dangerous for children?
Pediatric poison control calls involving CBD products have been rising. This survey found many parents were unaware of these risks, suggesting a gap in safety awareness.
Do most parents know about CBD safety risks?
The survey found divided opinions, with a substantial portion of parents uncertain or unaware of the potential hazards CBD products pose to children.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkthc.com/research/RTHC-07105APA
McNally, Michael; McFayden, Michael; Hime, Olivia; Kovasala, Michael; Brown, Grant; Geneau, Hunter; Holmes, Simeon; Brewer, Kori L; Jones, G Kirk. (2025). Parent and caregiver perceptions of cannabidiol products may put children at risk for unintentional exposure.. Frontiers in public health, 13, 1714993. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1714993
MLA
McNally, Michael, et al. "Parent and caregiver perceptions of cannabidiol products may put children at risk for unintentional exposure.." Frontiers in public health, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1714993
RethinkTHC
RethinkTHC Research Database. "Parent and caregiver perceptions of cannabidiol products may..." RTHC-07105. Retrieved from https://rethinkthc.com/research/mcnally-2025-parent-and-caregiver-perceptions
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