#MagnetSafety Day of Action

May 2021

T4CIP’s first Day of Action was on May 19, 2021 about high-powered magnet safety. You can search #MagnetSafety on Twitter/X and Instagram to see some of the great posts from participants and partners. In addition to in-person local events across the U.S., the Day of Action had 263 participants and more than 1,000 posts across social media.

T4CIP trainees were asked to promote #MagnetSafety messages during a targeted Day of Action, but these materials are available to use year-round.

Lead Topic Expert
Dr. Leah Middelberg
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
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Headshot of Dr. Leah Middelberg
Infographic titled "T4CIP High-Powered Magnets Day of Action" with statistics on May 18, 2021, using #MagnetSafety. Shows 263 users, 1,002 posts, 2,002 engagements, 680,482 reach, and 3,687,005 impressions.

Social Media Graphics

Download the graphics by clicking your preferred size (Instagram post, Facebook post, X post) and language (English or Spanish).

Infographic about symptoms from swallowing magnets, showing stomach pain and vomiting with illustrated figures, emphasizing magnet safety.
Infographic explaining high-powered magnets, including characteristics like rare earth metals, sold in sets, used as desk toys, small size (less than 5mm), shiny, and 5-30x stronger than refrigerator magnets, with a visual of two small green magnets labeled 2.5 mm.
Infographic titled 'What should parents do if they suspect their child has swallowed high-powered magnets?' with two recommendations: 'Go to the emergency department right away' and 'Make sure the health care provider knows a high-powered magnet may have been swallowed.' Includes an illustration of a hospital and logos for T4CIP and #MagnetSafety.
Infographic on preventing high-powered magnet injuries. Tips include: keep magnets out of the home, educate children about swallowing risks, and seek emergency care if ingestion occurs. Features green magnets and T4CIP logo.

Tips for Parents

Prevention Tips

Diagram showing the dangers of swallowed magnets, with text warning about tissue damage.
Illustration of a tongue with magnet jewelry on a green background, alongside text saying "High-powered magnets are sometimes used by teens to mimic body piercing jewelry." Includes logos and hashtag #MagnetSafety.

Diagram Graphic

Body Jewelry

Quote on magnet safety with colorful magnetic beads, stating, "There's no safe way to have high-powered magnets in a home with kids." by Dr. Bryan Rudolph.

Magnet Quote

What are high-powered magnets?

Common Symptoms

Additional Outreach Materials

Infographic on the dangers of swallowing high-powered magnets, featuring a hospital icon, a diagram showing internal damage, a list of actions for parents, and an image of colorful magnetic balls. Includes hashtag #MagnetSafety and T4CIP logo.
Green high-powered magnet balls with a red prohibition symbol overlay and a message that reads "We're committed to safety. No high-powered magnet sets will be found here!" alongside a logo for T4CIP - Trainees for Child Injury Prevention.

High-Powered Magnets Brochure

Chart showing drop in emergency department cases after the CPSC recalled high-powered magnets in 2012 and banned them in 2014.
Warning about high-powered magnet sets for children. Text advises against selling to kids 14 and under and cautions parents about online targeting.