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Button batteries, in particular big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck in their food pipe. Click the resources below to download and share or visit our button battery advice hub to learn more.

Podcast: Button battery dangers

2023-11-14T10:25:42+00:00

Watch the Mini First Aid Family Health Podcast where we're talking about the dangers of button batteries. We’re joined by Hollie, Mum to Ralphie, a healthy, happy toddler who swallowed a button battery. Hear the story of what happened to Ralphie and how his mum’s tenacity saved his life. Plus, learn more about where button batteries are, why they’re so dangerous, how to spot the signs that a child might have swallowed one, and what to do if you suspect the worst. Visit our button battery safety hub

Podcast: Button battery dangers2023-11-14T10:25:42+00:00

Button batteries poster

2023-04-24T12:22:42+00:00

Our A2 display poster warns parents about the risks and encourages them to hunt around their homes for button batteries. Illustrations show common products powered by button batteries in the home. With top tips for child safety plus essential advice on what to do in an emergency.

Button batteries poster2023-04-24T12:22:42+00:00

Button batteries session plan

2023-04-24T15:34:14+00:00

Our dual-purpose flashcard and session plan supports practitioners to run engaging group discussions with parents on button battery safety. The visual aid shows child-appealing products powered by button batteries. You can ask parents what they recognise. Many will be shocked to see how many items contain button batteries. Plus, the workshop outline has questions designed to stimulate discussion, plus safety facts and tips to share.

Button batteries session plan2023-04-24T15:34:14+00:00

Button battery fact sheet

2023-04-25T14:17:37+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has also been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu.

Button battery fact sheet2023-04-25T14:17:37+00:00

Button batteries flyer (Welsh)

2023-05-09T15:23:58+00:00

Our hard-hitting A5 flyer, translated into Welsh, asks what common products may badly harm or even kill a child, due to the button battery that powers them. It explains the risks, offers essential safety tips and advises what to do if parents suspect their child has swallowed a battery. This flyer is also available in English.

Button batteries flyer (Welsh)2023-05-09T15:23:58+00:00

Button batteries flyer (English)

2023-04-24T15:48:18+00:00

Our hard-hitting A5 flyer asks what common products may badly harm or even kill a child, due to the button battery that powers them. It explains the risks, offers essential safety tips and advises what to do if parents suspect their child has swallowed a battery. This flyer is also available in Welsh.

Button batteries flyer (English)2023-04-24T15:48:18+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Urdu

2023-05-09T15:27:38+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Urdu for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Urdu2023-05-09T15:27:38+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Ukrainian

2023-05-09T15:27:43+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Ukrainian for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Ukrainian2023-05-09T15:27:43+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Turkish

2023-05-09T15:27:48+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Turkish for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Turkish2023-05-09T15:27:48+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Tigrinya

2023-05-09T15:27:53+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Tigrinya for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Tigrinya2023-05-09T15:27:53+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Somali

2023-05-09T15:27:58+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Somali for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Somali2023-05-09T15:27:58+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Romanian

2023-05-09T15:28:02+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Romanian for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Romanian2023-05-09T15:28:02+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Punjabi

2023-05-09T15:28:07+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Punjabi for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Punjabi2023-05-09T15:28:07+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Polish

2023-05-09T15:28:11+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Polish for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Polish2023-05-09T15:28:11+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Pashto

2023-05-09T15:28:16+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Pashto for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Pashto2023-05-09T15:28:16+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Mandarin

2023-05-09T15:28:20+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Mandarin for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Mandarin2023-05-09T15:28:20+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Dari

2023-05-09T15:28:24+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Dari for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Dari2023-05-09T15:28:24+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Cantonese

2023-05-09T15:28:28+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Cantonese for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Cantonese2023-05-09T15:28:28+00:00

Button battery fact sheet in Bulgarian

2023-05-09T15:28:32+00:00

Our button battery fact sheet has been translated into Bulgarian for speakers of English as an additional language. It provides essential advice about the risks to children, where to find them and what to do in an emergency. This fact sheet has been translated into 17 community languages: Albanian; Amharic; Arabic; Bengali; Bulgarian; Cantonese; Dari; Mandarin; Pashto; Polish; Punjabi; Romanian; Somali; Tigrinya; Turkish; Ukrainian and Urdu. It is also available in English.

Button battery fact sheet in Bulgarian2023-05-09T15:28:32+00:00

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