Keeping Kids Safe

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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.

Button batteries and the toys and devices that use them can present significant risks for young children.  If swallowed, a button battery can become stuck in a childʼs throat and result in significant injuries and even death. 

For buyers: Information on how you can protect young children from the risks of button batteries can be found here.

For sellers: A mandatory safety standard is now in place for button batteries. To ensure your listings remain compliant please review the guidance here. 

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.

We encourage consumers and sellers on eBay to also review the guidance on these products provided at Product Safety Australia.