Public service announcements are issued annually by doctors about popular toys that are given as Christmas presents and may be harmful. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you decide to place them beneath your tree, but I believe it’s wise to be aware and ready. Nobody wants to spend Christmas in the emergency department.
Most Dangerous Toys For Children
Dr. Meghan Martin, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist at John Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Florida, posted a list of the top five Christmas toys that are likely to send your child to the emergency room this holiday season on TikTok. When you see some of them, you might think, “Oh yeah, I would never get that, that’s obviously risky.” But for a few of them, I would have given them without hesitation. Some of them are even ours. Let’s take a count.
1. Trampolines
Over the years, we have spent a lot of time on our trampoline, and while I am aware that accidents sometimes occur, I was unaware of how frequently they result in injuries. Dr. Martin stated that she sees children in the emergency room with shattered bones from trampoline accidents even when there is a net in place. “They literally keep emergency departments and orthopedic centers in business.”
2. Water Beads
Tiny polymer beads known as “water beads” swell up when water is added. They can be placed in a container for children to explore because they become sticky and slippery when wet. In our home, we have played with them a lot, particularly during Rollins’ truck and digger obsession.
However, if they are inadvertently consumed, they may cause significant inside harm. They can block the bowels and present a choking threat since they swell when liquid is added. Small children who are still putting things in their mouths shouldn’t be given them, and they should be used carefully around pets who might pick up fallen beads and mistake them for a feast.
3. Hoverboards
Now, I’m not surprised at all by this one. One of those “Back to the Future” devices might quickly wipe out even the most well-coordinated children. As they fall, they smash their noggins on their surroundings, which naturally results in broken arms and even head traumas. Dr. Martin notes that there have also been instances of hoverboard batteries catching fire.
4. Toys With Button Batteries
Any gadget that uses button batteries is the next item on the list, speaking of batteries. The small screws that hold the batteries in the compartment are frequently of poor quality and are easily undone. Curious tiny ones frequently have them stuck in their nostrils when they fall out. If swallowed, the battery’s size and form would lead it to become lodged in the esophagus or windpipe. Aside from the choking threat, the batteries begin to leak and may be lethal. If parents think their child has swallowed one, they should go to urgent care or phone 911.
5. Electric scooters
It is simple to lose control of this device and wind up flying off, just like with hoverboards. They can move far too quickly, in contrast to kid-powered scooters. According to the video, a rider can get up close and personal with the pavement even with safety gear, leading to terrible scrapes, head injuries, facial injuries, and forearm fractures. According to Dr. Martin, they frequently see children who have been involved in electric scooter accidents. “They are bad news bears.”
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