https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/eBay-Announcements/Keeping-Kids-Safe/ba-p/2550980 <P><SPAN>In the lead up to the holiday period, we’re reminding buyers and sellers about the importance of product safety – especially for infants and children.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Button batteries and the toys and devices that use them can present significant risks for young children.&nbsp; If swallowed, a button battery can become stuck in a childʼs throat and result in significant injuries and even death.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>For buyers: Information on how you can protect young children from the risks of button batteries can be found </SPAN><A href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/news/button-batteries-tiny-batteries-big-danger" target="_blank"><SPAN>here</SPAN></A><SPAN>.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>For sellers: A mandatory safety standard is now in place for button batteries. To ensure your listings remain compliant please review the guidance </SPAN><A href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/product-safety-laws/safety-standards-bans/mandatory-standards/button-and-coin-batteries" target="_blank"><SPAN>here</SPAN></A><SPAN>.&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Inclined sleep products can also present serious risks to young children. Research demonstrates that inclined sleeping can result in a child rolling into a position that blocks their airways or see them drop their head onto their chest, restricting breathing.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>We encourage consumers and sellers on eBay to also review the guidance on these products provided at </SPAN><A href="https://www.productsafety.gov.au/products/babies-kids/kids-equipment/infant-inclined-products-and-sudden-death-risks#safe" target="_blank"><STRONG>Product Safety Australia</STRONG></A><SPAN>.</SPAN></P> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:22:05 GMT au_news_team 2023-11-27T23:22:05Z https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/eBay-Announcements/Keeping-Kids-Safe/ba-p/2550980 <P><SPAN>In the lead up to the holiday period, we’re reminding buyers and sellers about the importance of product safety – especially for infants and children.</SPAN></P> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:22:05 GMT https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/eBay-Announcements/Keeping-Kids-Safe/ba-p/2550980 au_news_team 2023-11-27T23:22:05Z