Young children love to get their hands on anything and everything and often put random items in their mouths. More often than not, such undertaking is harmless and can even contribute to building a child’s immune system.
Nevertheless, not everything is as safe to swallow and a mother recently proved just that. Paramedic mum, Nikki from Australia, shared a jaw-dropping video on her Instagram account, Tiny Hearts Education, where she exposed the dangers of consuming button batteries.
The small pieces, containing lithium and zinc silver, or manganese, are extremely easy for babies to swallow. Unfortunately, these tiny items, which can easily be confused as candy, can cause serious issues if swallowed.
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