Coin lithium batteries which are found in everyday items like remote controls, keyless entry devices for your card, children’s books with sound and flameless candles can be very dangerous when ingested. These tiny batteries can cause serious chemical burns in as little as two hours. Did you know about this risk? A recent study by Energizer reported that 62% of parents were not aware of the damage lithium batteries can cause.
Energizer teamed up with the National Safety Council to share some tips for parents to help prevent injuries from digesting Coin Lithium batteries to help keep kids safe:
The 4 S’s of Coin Lithium Battery Safety
- STORE devices that use coin lithium batteries out of reach of children
- SECURE the battery compartments of devices
- SELECT battery packaging that meets federal guidelines for child resistance, such as Energizer’scoin lithium battery packaging
- SHARE this information with your friends and family
With 3 littles myself, I know how quickly things can happen. It’s important to take all the precautions necessary to keep your kids safe. Energizer is the first in the industry to voluntarily develop child-resistant packaging in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s strict guidelines for child-resistant packaging. They also developed a national awareness campaign in partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide called The Battery Controlled, which works to educate parents and caregivers of the dangers of swallowing coin lithium batteries.
Energizer sent me a package of their coin lithium batteries as well as a competitor’s to compare. First, I recognized the appeal that these batteries have for kids. Round shiny object that look like money are very enticing. Kids will want to get these packages open to play with them! The competitor’s packaging is flimsy cardboard that can easily be ripped open by a child. Energizer’s on the other hand requires scissors for an adult to get open. I love that Energizer is looking out for it’s consumers and helping to protect their families.
My kids climb, open cupboards I think are secure and are just mischievous enough to always keep my on my toes. I’m a pretty cautious mom yet I’ve had to call poison control not once, but TWICE. I really appreciate companies that do what they can to help moms like me avoid harmful situations.
If it is suspected that a child has swallowed a coin lithium battery, it is important to go to the emergency department immediately. For more information on child safety and coin lithium battery safety, please visit nsc.org,www.energizer.com, TheBatteryControlled.com and www.poison.org/battery.
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