In 2022, Reese’s Law was passed, which mandates federal safety requirements for button cell or coin batteries after a child passed away from accidentally ingesting one. Now, instead of the easy-access battery doors on the backs of packaging, the batteries are more secure – and a little harder for both big and little hands to access. 

I believe this is a smart move on all accounts; while the batteries for your hearing aids are more securely fastened and more difficult to access, it means that they won’t end up somewhere they shouldn’t, like being swallowed by a child or a pet.  However, they’re also a little harder for adults to get at, too! Instead of the pull-tab battery door, you now need a bit of strength and a pair of scissors to get to your hearing aid batteries in the new packaging.  If you’re struggling to get your batteries out of the package to replace your hearing aid batteries, we're here to help. 

What You'll Need: 

• Your new package of hearing aid batteries 

• A pair of scissors 

Decide which battery you’ll be removing from the packaging and cut into the packaging around it, into the two “bubbles” on either side.  After cutting into the “bubbles,” peel the cardboard backing away from the packaging and remove the hearing aid battery. Easy as that!  While it’s not as quick as the battery door packaging of old, this new and secure packaging is much safer for children and pets. With this new packaging, you can rest assured that your batteries for your hearing devices will be safely inaccessible for anyone who shouldn’t be getting into them! 

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Need Help with Your Hearing Aids? 

If you’re struggling to get your batteries free from the new packaging or aren’t sure how to replace your batteries in your hearing aids, we’re here to help. 

If cutting the batteries free is a challenge, we can help you learn effective ways to open them or see if you can convert to rechargeable hearing aids, which require less fine dexterity to charge and remove.  No matter your concern, we’re here to assist in every step of your hearing health journey.  Simply request a callback, and we’ll get in touch with you as soon as we can to help. Alternatively, for a more immediate conversation, you can find your closest clinic and call us in:  Fall River: 508-674-3334 Centerville: 508-862-0255 Dartmouth: 508-910-2221 Falmouth: 508-548-8123 

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