Button batteries are found in so many things we purchase today. Flashing Christmas cards, children’s toys and even dog toys can contain these little batteries that can cause major harm to children, including death.
- Making sure parents and carers are vigilant and are aware of the dangers of button batteries is a Kidsafe challenge at this time of year.
- Know the big danger this little battery poses so you can take steps to keep your family safe.
- Learn how to protect your family.
- Button batteries live in homes all over Australia.
- In Australia, one child a month is seriously injured after swallowing or inserting a button battery.
- Button batteries are lurking everywhere in your home.
- If swallowed, button batteries can cause damage in under two hours.
- Protect your family and keep button batteries out of reach of children.
- Dispose of button batteries properly.
- If swallowed or inserted, call the 24/7 Australian Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for fast, expert advice.
