A member asked:

My 17 month old likes holding onto the cords to our lamps. i have to peel her hands off of it. what are the chances she could get electrocuted?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Holding cord: If intact cord nil. You might want to in plug and make sure the sockets are covered. Even putting her fingers into the socket, the current is not strong enough for electrocution. All the best. It does need to be discouraged.

Answered 6/14/2015

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