Protect your children from the hazards of small button cell batteries in toys and decorations. Learn about the dangers and steps to ensure safety.

Despite their small size, these batteries can be powerful and potentially deadly if swallowed, especially by young children.

A growing list of medical associations are pushing for battery manufacturers to make a button or "coin cell" battery that will not lead to devastating injuries when swallowed.

Button cell, or coin cell, batteries are ubiquitous in toys and household products. They’re also uniquely dangerous to young children. If swallowed, a button battery can burn tissue inside the ...

Button cell, or coin cell, batteries are ubiquitous in toys and household products. They’re also uniquely dangerous to young children. If swallowed, a button battery can burn tissue inside the ...

Button batteries come in many sizes and power levels, and finding the one you need can be a pain. Depending on your device, these LR44 alternatives may work.