Batteries

A pile of 3v disc batteries.

Disc Batteries

Are you aware that the disc batteries which power so many household products pose a risk for serious symptoms? Most often when a disc (or button) battery is swallowed, it passes into the stomach, moves all the way through the system, and will come out in the stool within about 4-7 days. The risk for significant injury happens when ...

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Assorted button and disc batteries of various sizes, including a CR2032 3V lithium battery

Button/Disc Batteries: Small in Size but Pack a Strong Charge

Did you ever stop to think about the dangers of the small round shiny battery that is in your electronic device? These batteries, often called button/disc batteries have caused serious problems and even death in both children and adults.

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Button Battery Safety

Kids find and swallow the strangest things like buttons, marbles, coins, beads, small parts of toys, jewelry, crayons, kitty litter, popped balloons... need we go on? Luckily, their little stomachs can handle almost anything they can get down. The proof shows up in the poopy diaper or training pants within…

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