Button batteries pose ‘deadly’ risk to toddlers

Surgeons are warning of the potentially deadly risk posed to young children by button batteries.

If accidentally swallowed, the small, round batteries can get lodged in the oesophagus and potentially burn a hole through its lining.

To read this article;http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-37410343

For some additional advice on keeping children and young people safe from button batteries go to; http://www.capt.org.uk/safety-advice/keeping-children-safe-button-batteries