Button batteries can cause severe internal burns if swallowed or inserted in the nose/ear—injury can start within hours and may be life-threatening.
Swallowing more than one strong magnet can trap bowel tissue between them, causing perforation or infection—often requiring emergency surgery.
Detergent pods can burst in the mouth, leading to choking, chemical burns, and breathing problems; concentrated cleaners can injure eyes and skin quickly.
Babies can drown in very small amounts of water; head-heavy infants can tip into containers and be unable to self-rescue.
Long cords can cause strangulation or entanglement; risk increases when babies start pulling to stand near furniture or cribs.
Furniture and TVs can topple when climbed or pulled, causing serious head and crush injuries; it can happen quietly and fast.
Hot beverages and foods are a leading cause of burns in young children; a baby can pull a cup down or be splashed while being carried.
Some common plants can irritate mouths/skin or cause vomiting if chewed; potting mix, perlite, and decorative stones can be inhaled or swallowed.
Highly concentrated oils and some topical products can be harmful if swallowed, absorbed, or inhaled in poorly ventilated spaces; ‘natural’ doesn’t mean safe for infants.
Baby acetaminophen/ibuprofen dosing errors, adult pills dropped on the floor, and ‘candy-like’ gummies can lead to overdose or poisoning.
