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By Michael Lee Simpson

A Florida pediatrician has warned parents of the one "nightmare" toy they should never gift their children this holiday season - tiny magnet sets.

Dr. Laura Steelman , 48, of Bluebird Kids Health in Jacksonville, Fla., says multiple swallowed magnets can become trapped inside a child’s digestive tract with “grim results."

She urges parents to stay vigilant at gatherings where adults are often distracted and assume “someone else is watching."

She recommends designating an adult to watch toddlers, removing choke hazards from meals, and keeping decorations and alcohol out of reach.

With careful planning, she says, parents can ensure a safe and joyful holiday without sacrificing the season’s magic.

“I think the toy that gives

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