Children swallowing foreign objects

When children are in school, they are very curious about everything outside, so parents must watch their children, because many children like to put things directly into their mouths after grabbing them with their hands. They think that putting things in their mouths is the best experience, but if they accidentally press them into their stomachs, it will cause great harm to the children. You must take good care of your children. So what should you do if your child swallows foreign objects?

What happens to your baby after swallowing a foreign object?

Small and round objects less than 2 cm, such as tablets, buttons, glass balls, nuts, etc., if they are not corrosive or toxic, may cause the baby to vomit, drool, etc., but it is not a big problem as the foreign objects can be excreted. But you have to worry about small magnets. If the baby accidentally swallows two pieces one after the other, they will attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, which is very dangerous.

Foreign objects with sharp thorns will definitely hurt the baby. They may scratch the mouth when entering the mouth, get stuck in the esophagus when swallowing, causing esophageal perforation and abscess. After entering the gastrointestinal tract, they may also cause gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation.

Batteries are dangerous if swallowed. The battery discharges in the digestive tract, generating a large amount of heat, which can cause digestive tract perforation within 2 hours.

First aid for babies swallowing foreign objects

First observe the baby's condition. If the baby's breathing is normal, there is no blood in the mouth, and he can drink water, then there is no big problem. Then confirm what the baby swallowed. Parents should carefully recall the scene at that time and check what small parts are missing.

If it is confirmed to be a small, round object, observe the baby for a few days and rest assured if there is no abnormality.

If it is a sharp object, whether it is a pin or glass, do not delay, take your child to the hospital immediately.

If it is a battery, go to the hospital immediately.

If it is a large and round object, such as a one-yuan coin, it may be lodged in the gastrointestinal tract and you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible.

How to prevent

Put food and foreign objects together, and tell your baby that he can only eat food, otherwise his stomach will hurt. Although the baby is small, he will understand after saying it a few times.

The mother should carefully put away all the small items, lock them up if necessary, take them out when needed, and lock them up after use.

Small parts on toys must be handled properly. It is better to clean up any problematic toys and not let your baby play with them.

Keep an eye on the litter box and tell your baby not to rummage through it.

It is best to lock up medicines. If you have to leave for a while when taking medicine, lock the medicine first. When feeding medicine to children, do not lie to them that it is candy, otherwise the baby will go to find the medicine to take.

Chemical products, cosmetics, and detergents should be hidden well, and corrosive items such as toilet cleaners should be carefully protected.