Odds are right now a parent and even their child already own a laptop, a smartphone and perhaps a tablet computer among other mobile devices. All of these also contain lithium batteries, so it would be hard to avoid this type of battery these days. Lithium batteries have become quite popular due to the fact that they are compact and rechargeable, making them an ideal battery for our mobile devices. However, there is reason for concern, as there have been reports on gadgets containing lithium batteries exploding and catching fire. The best thing to do is to remember that lithium batteries need a certain amount of care and safety consideration. For example, make sure the child never gets any gadget that contains this battery wet because moisture can damage this battery even when it’s properly encased in the unit. Also, make sure that the gadget never gets overheated, that it is always stored away at room temperature or in a cool dry place. There are other safety guidelines for lithium batteries that can be found online and it’s strongly recommended that any consumer read these guidelines to ensure that all their devices containing this battery are being properly cared for.