Small batteries may be hidden inside ordinary household objects. Look at both the loose batteries and the devices that contain them.

Check battery compartments

Keep devices with accessible batteries away from children. Check that compartments close securely and repair or remove damaged products.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

A damaged compartment can expose a small battery to a child.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Button Cell and Coin Batteries ↗

Secure removed batteries immediately

A removed battery should not be left loose. Secure it and follow battery-collection guidance for disposal.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

Removed batteries must remain inaccessible to children.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Button Cell and Coin Batteries ↗

Treat suspected swallowing as urgent

Seek immediate medical attention if a child may have swallowed a button battery. Contact a poison service for treatment instructions.

THE POINT TO REMEMBER

Suspected battery ingestion requires immediate help.

Sources: US Consumer Product Safety Commission · Button Cell and Coin Batteries ↗

Read it. Try it. Come back to why.

Original reflection: choose one room and check the remotes and small electronic devices in it. Use the scenarios to plan how to handle a damaged compartment.

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