Summary
A Reddit post described a situation where a three-year-old girl swallowed an AirPod, and her uncle used his phone to check if he could hear the device inside her. Despite some finding the situation amusing, it highlighted serious safety concerns about small electronics and child safety. Eventually, the AirPod was safely removed through a medical procedure called endoscopy.
Key Facts
- A three-year-old girl swallowed an AirPod, causing concern among her family.
- The girl's uncle humorously connected the AirPod to his phone to listen for it in her stomach.
- Apple warns that AirPods can pose a choking or ingestion hazard for small children.
- Swallowed batteries can cause serious internal injuries and require immediate medical attention.
- The AirPod was removed safely using endoscopy, a medical procedure involving a camera-equipped tube.
- The incident went viral on Reddit, with many users finding the uncle's reaction amusing.
- Apple emphasizes keeping small electronics, like AirPods, out of reach of children for safety reasons.
