An Ohio couple says they hope their tragedy will be a lesson to others. Their 13-month old boy is dead after he swallowed a watch battery.
Everyone who has raised children knows they are extremely curious and try to experience the world through their mouth. That means they put everything they pick up in their mouth. Apparently the toddler, Aidan Truett, swallowed a watch battery. His parents knew there was something wrong when the child began having trouble eating.
The small button batteries are used in household items such as watches, DVD remotes and even musical greeting cards. The combination of the current and acid caused severe bleeding that eventually led to the boy’s death. The parents applied CPR but the boy did not respond.
They just hope their tragedy can be a lesson for someone else. The Truitts recommend you write down the size of the batteries you need to replace rather than keep one to take to the store for a replacement. They also want the battery makers to add a protective coating that would prevent them from hurting a child if they are swallowed.
Our condolences and prayers go out to this family for their loss.
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