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Keep coin-sized button batteries out of reach. In 2010, more than 3,400 button batteries were reportedly swallowed by small children.

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RT @AmerAcadPeds: For pediatricians and other HCPs: info on #buttonbattery injuries in children http://t.co/Ud2U9HB6g1

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MT @healthychildren: Button batteries are in many popular toys & electronics. Any on your gift list? http://t.co/64Qrd55QtP #kidsafeholiday

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And please don't forget the 4 S’s of battery safety: Store, Select, Secure and Share http://t.co/HDN1EmztEq #BatteryControlled

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Huge thanks to @theMotherhood / @theMotherhood25 for being such great hosts! #BatteryControlled

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Thanks for a great chat, everyone! We hope you all learned some life-saving tips today. #BatteryControlled

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@ttapia0905 @theMotherhood So glad to hear that! #BatteryControlled

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We hope it has! RT @TheMotherhood Has today’s talk made you think differently about battery safety? #BatteryControlled

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Congratulations to our Q5 winner @Queenof5guys – DM us your address! #BatteryControlled

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Q5 answer: @Energizer has developed packaging for batteries that complies with child resistant packaging standards. #BatteryControlled

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Q5: What has Energizer developed in an effort to keep kids safe? http://t.co/JyeIcAUv37 #BatteryControlled

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RT @theMotherhood Secure-Tighten the screw or use a child-resistant mechanism on the battery compartments of your devices #BatteryControlled

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@theMotherhood We hope we're improving that stat right now! :)

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A recent survey revealed that 62% of parents are not aware of the dangers of coin lithium battery ingestions. #BatteryControlled

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We can help change that stat! Spread the word to increase awareness about the risk of small batteries among children. #BatteryControlled

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Congratulations Julianne! RT @theMotherhood25 Congrats to our Q4 winner @JulianneJohnso6 – DM us your address! #BatteryControlled

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VERY important! RT @theMotherhood25 Q4 answer: Go to the ER! Don’t let the child eat/drink until an x-ray can be done. #BatteryControlled

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When shopping for small electronic devices, be sure to look for how well the battery compartment locks. #BatteryControlled

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Select: When shopping for coin lithium batteries, look for packaging that meets federal guidelines for child resistance. #BatteryControlled

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To learn more about Karla’s story, you can read this article from the Huffington Post: http://t.co/ohXpMwHMtb #BatteryControlled

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Q4: What is the first thing you should do if you think your child has swallowed a battery? http://t.co/60usSIgxqc #BatteryControlled