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MARIE BOND, MED
Childhood Injury Prevention Program Boston Department of Health and Hospitals HOB 425 818 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118

MICHAEL WEITZMAN, MD
Department of Pediatrics Boston City Hospital Boston University School of Medicine Boston Department of Health and Hospitals

Am J Dis Child. 1989;143(10):1130-1131.

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Sir.—The article by Baker and Chiaviello¹ in the January issue of AJDC is an important addition to the scanty literature on children's electrical injuries and strategies to prevent them. The American Academy of Pediatrics' Guidelines for Health Supervision² and five of seven widely used pediatric textbooks that we reviewed suggested the use of outlet plugs as a strategy to prevent these injuries.^3-9 None of these references detailed the various types of outlet plugs available or their potential limitations and dangers. Baker and Chiaviello described some of their limitations, but we believe that there are other important considerations and potential problems with them that deserve description.

As Baker and Chiaviello noted, "infant toys should not simulate common household items...." Similarly, we believe that safety items should not simulate toys, especially if they themselves are potentially harmful to children. This, unfortunately, is the case with many outlet plugs. . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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