🎄🎁 Stay Safe This Christmas! 🎁🎄
As the festive season approaches, safety comes first for our little ones! Pediatrician Dr Laura Steelman shares vital tips to keep kids safe from the “nightmare toys” of the season.
🧲 Beware of magnets! These seemingly harmless fidget toys can cause serious harm if swallowed. Dr Steelman highlights the dangers: swallowed magnets can attract inside the digestive tract, leading to severe complications. Talk about a parent’s worst nightmare!
🔋 Caution with button batteries – those shiny, innocent-looking batteries in toys and remote controls pose a significant risk. If ingested, they react with moisture and cause dangerous chemical burns. Keep them out of reach!
👶 At parties, stay alert! Designate an adult to watch over the little ones, especially when everyone else is caught up in the festivities. A festive hat could make them easy to spot!
🎈 Gift smart: Toys with small parts can be more hazardous than they seem. Avoid anything small enough to pass through a toilet paper roll – it might be a choking hazard.
🍇 Holiday menus can be risky too. Avoid small, hard, or sticky foods like whole grapes and nuts.
🥂 Party drinks? Clear those abandoned glasses! Even a little alcohol can be toxic to children.
🌿 Decorations matter: While mistletoe and holly are pretty, they’re also poisonous if eaten. Keep them out of reach of curious little hands.
✅ Dr Steelman reassures us that safety doesn’t have to steal the seasonal joy. With some foresight, you can create a magical, and most importantly, safe festive atmosphere for everyone.
👶❤️ Let’s prioritise safety and enjoy a merry and bright holiday season with our little ones! #SafeChristmas #FestiveFun #ChildSafety 🎉🌟