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High-Powered Magnets and Children: An Attractive Combination That Can Lead to Severe Injury

Published by Mike on October 16, 2023 | Leave a response

Cute child playing with lots of colorful magnet on white background

Do you have high-powered magnet toys or kits at home? Are you considering buying these magnet toys or kits for kids to create pyramids or other creations? If so, be exceedingly careful if you have children in the home as these products can pose a significant danger if swallowed. Why small high-powered magnets can turn … more

Uh Oh! I shouldn’t have put that…in my nose! (part 4)

Published by ILPoisonCenter on September 2, 2020 | Leave a response

If you’ve spent time with babies and youngsters, you know they tend to stick everything in their mouths—or even noses! This is part of how they explore and learn, but it’s nothing to sneeze at (pun intended). Certain items can be dangerous or toxic. Plus, kids might do the darnedest things, but adolescents and adults … more