The health risk is the chance that a child will put the plastic plug in their mouth and inhale it into their wind pipe. Parents need to immediately dispose of the plastic plug. Small plastic objects can choke and kill children by blocking the airway passage to the lungs. When families travel, motel stops are a necessity. Parents should inspect the motel facilities for hazards and ask about safety features.
Older motels tend to have more problems.
For example, the furnishings sometimes have damage such as sharp corners or missing trim. Old carpets may cause children to trip easier, the motel room door may be sprung to close thus, catching hands and fingers. Inspection of the bathroom for such things as tile floors that could be slippery when wet. The tub might have soap dishes mounted in the wrong place causing young adults and parents to bang their head during a shower simply because the object cannot be seen. Take the time to ask at the front desk about fire exits and emergency procedures when smoke and fire alarm equipment sound.