• Pennomi
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    622 days ago

    Lithium batteries are very compact and competitive price wise. Not overkill in the slightest.

    • @reddig33
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      422 days ago

      They often get thrown in the garbage instead of being recycled. They can catch fire when punctured. Not something I would want near a small child when a NiMH would do just as well.

      • @[email protected]
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        422 days ago

        NiMH or regular akaline batteries can also catch fire when they get thrown in the trash.

        Also they make lithium ion AAs too.

          • @stoicmaverick
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            121 days ago

            Ya, but unless your 3-year-olds other toys included an icepick and a mallet, I think it’s safe enough assuming you’re also comfortable with them riding in a car on public roads. (Source: I have two boys age 3 and 5 who are not dead yet)