We all have little ones running around whether it be our own or our grandbabies, we all also have batteries everywhere. Most things nowadays requires batteries of some kind and did you know that Coin lithium batteries can be found around most homes in everyday items like remote controls, keyless entry devices for your car, flameless candles and children’s books with sound. If ingested, these coin-sized lithium batteries can cause serious chemical burns in as little as two hours. Yet in a survey conducted by Energizer, 62 percent of parents reported being unaware of the risk associated with coin lithium batteries.
In support of National Childhood Injury Prevention Week (September 1-7, 2013), the National Safety Council and Energizer have teamed up to share some important tips every parent should know to help prevent injuries from the ingestion of Coin Lithium batteries to help keep kids safe.
The 4 S’s of Coin Lithium Battery Safety
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Store devices that use coin lithium batteries out of reach of children
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Secure the battery compartments of devices
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Select battery packaging that meets federal guidelines for child resistance, such as Energizer’s coin lithium battery packaging
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Share this information with your friends and family
Energizer led the industry by being the first to voluntarily develop packaging for its 20 millimeter coin lithium batteries that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) strict guidelines for child-resistant packaging. They also developed a national awareness campaign in partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide called The Battery Controlled, which works to alert parents and caregivers to the dangers of swallowing coin lithium batteries. Identifying ways its products can help keep families safe is part of the Energizer commitment to designing its products with people in mind and investing in programs that have a positive impact on the world. That’s positivenergy™
If it is suspected that a child has swallowed a coin lithium battery, it is important to go to the emergency department immediately. For more information on child safety and coin lithium battery safety, please visit nsc.org, www.energizer.com, TheBatteryControlled.comand www.poison.org/battery.
We took the Challenge
We took the challenge to see how easy/hard it is to open the Energizer Coin lithium batteries as well as a different brand of Coin lithium batteries. Both are similar packaging but the only one I wasn’t able to open was indeed the Energizer package. That was kind of alarming and scary at the same time. If I can open it, I know my 5 year old can open a package of coin batteries I’m sure younger kids could, too. The factor that younger kids could swallow these is just too scary to even think about. I’m sooo glad that Energizer took the extra step and made the package safer than ever before. If it means I need a scissor to open these packages so be it, but it also means my child is safe and I don’t have to worry about her eating a coin battery.
For more information, be sure to check out Energizer on the web or follow on Facebook or Twitter to keep up with all the new and improved Batteries.
GIVEAWAY TIME….
One lucky 2Boys+1Girl=OneCrazyMom reader will win the fun Energizer Prize pack that will include:
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Two (2) packages of Energizer Coin Lithium batteries
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One (1) Energizer LED Nightlight (winner’s choice between Sleeping Beauty or Cars)
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One (1) Energizer Weatheready 2-in-1 LED Light
We received the product for our honest review; all opinions are 100% our own and no other compensation was nor will be received; the winner will receive the product directly through the Giveaway sponsor; Facebook is not associated with this giveaway and is hereby released from any and all liability.
Jennifer says
I want to win because energizer is the best battery’s ever! And you can always use them!
Kyle says
What a great giveaway. Hopefully I win 🙂
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Kristin says
Keep up the awareness with the coin batteries. I just recently had a friend tell me that her son had swallowed on…she took him to the hospital only to find out that they HAD to do surgery to get it out. Once surgery was over, the doctors said that it was corroded and if they had waited any longer, he probably would have died.
BIG DEAL!!!!
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Colleen Maurina says
This is great information! I would like to win this because I trust the Energizer brand and like their products.
susan says
I love energizer batteries, and keeping aware of dangers is a great thing.
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Ian says
Would love this stuff for my girls but I’m in the UK… 🙁
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Ave says
I’m one of the parents, who had no idea coin lithium batteries are so dangerous. I try to keep these kind of things out of my kids reach.

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Brett says
We try to avoid having things that use these batteries overall but when we do, those are stored where kids can’t reach- actually all of our batteries are. Kudos to energizer for taking steps to protect our kids 🙂
Healy Harpster says
Brilliant idea from Energizer- kids like to swallow small things. Thanks for this informative post!
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Liz says
That’s good to know that Energizer’s packaging was that safe. Those coin batteries can be dangerous to little ones.
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Scott says
This is pretty alarming to me. I guess it’s just another example of, keep all small objects away from children until they are old enough not to put it in their mouth.
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Courtney Pies says
These are some great tips! I hope I win this giveaway so my daughter can get a cute nightlight!
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Stacey Myers says
I have never even thought of those little dangers with children. Well done Energizer for taking a stand on this.
Paula Nicolas says
When you have children, putting everything into safety is our formost priority. Thanks for sharing this info and yup I want a nightlight for my pre-schooler 🙂
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Robyn says
I love Energizer and absolutely love the LED nightlight.
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Cindi Thornton says
It is really bothering me that I proclaim constantly about how kid safe my home is, I mean really, I run a small home daycare, and I am grandma to 5! I had absolutely no clue about the true dangers of the coin lithium batteries, of course I knew I didn’t want a child to swallow them, just like I don’t want them to swallow a button, but I did NOT know HOW dangerous it could be. I am so glad I read this post!
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Rhonda - YVSG says
Thanks for the giveaway and best of luck to everyone. 🙂 I love it when large brands help spread awareness. Kudos!
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Joanne says
It’s great that they thought to make the pack child safe. Kudos to Energizer!
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JoBeth says
I would like to win this for my 3 and 4 year old and come on who doesn’t love Energizer they keep going and going and going……
Carmen's Coupon Blog says
Wow I never knew that the other brands were so easy to open good thing I have used energizer for years.. and who can not use more batteries.. lol..

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Emerald says
I keep those batteries on hand for my photography equipment.
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JR Frugalmom says
With four kids safety is essential at our house, but we also need to be prepared for storms, which is why I’d love to win this prize.
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Fawn H says
I would love to win this because we always need batteries and extra flashlights. I also would love the Cars nightlight for my boys room.
Ellie W says
I’d love to win this because we go through batteries like water at my house. Thanks for the giveaway!
jennifer bowen says
I love to win this for my girl so she can have a new lite for her new room
Shelley P says
We could always use more batteries and a flashlight for the house : ) My girls would also love the Sleeping Beauty Nightlight.
laurie says
they have excellent batteries, and I always need some batteries