Beware of button batteries this Christmas

Many of the presents that kids will be given this Christmas will contain button batteries. If swallowed, they create an electrical current which can cause burns and tissue damage to your little ones in less than 2 hours! In some instances they can also prove fatal.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Safekids NZ urge parents to be vigilant and keep all button batteries out of reach.

Read the full article about the dangers of button batteries around babies and young children.

Article compiled by the team at Under 5s www.under5s.co.nz.