TUCSON, Ariz. - Back in 2012, 22-month old Braylon Jordan was just one of thousands of children who ended up in the emergency room after swallowing tiny magnets like these. Their powerful force ...
Despite more safety rules, kids around the world continue swallowing magnets, and the United States tops the list. Magnet swallowing has posed a danger to kids in the U.S. for over a decade.
A 2013 photo of “Buckyballs,” a common magnetic toy product that could cause serious harm when ingested by children. Photo: Carolyn Kaster (AP) Recent research provides a clear example of the dangers ...
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Watching her 3-year-old son, Aaron, dance to Christmas music at the annual Angel Tree Parade of Toys in Charleston, Hannah Barrineau of Hanahan doesn't have to wonder about the dangers children face.
Accidental ingestion of magnets is a growing problem among children, and parents should be aware of this risk, experts say. In a new study, researchers at a U.K. hospital report two cases of children ...