They’re tiny, shiny, and can be tempting to little explorers — but button batteries are one of the most dangerous items a child can swallow. In just two hours, a lodged battery can burn through tissue and cause life-threatening injuries. That’s why first aid guidelines have changed, and why every parent, grandparent, and carer needs to know what to do. Research now shows that giving honey (or jam for under 12 months) before reaching the hospital can help slow the damage and buy critical time — knowledge that could save a life.
We often get asked by concerned parents/carers, what they can send to daycare/playgroup etc. when they have seen little ones served up popcorn/grapes and may not have the confidence to speak up, or are worried that their voice hasn’t been heard when expressing these concerns.
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And that’s a wrap! We have loved answering your questions on a wide range of different topics over the series.
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One of our CPR Kids educators shared her story – and it is an important reminder of how easily choking incidents can occur, and why knowing how to respond is vital.
“I still cry thinking about the what ifs.”
We talk you through the four things you need to know about choking.
