Child swallows small round metal or plastic object? Size of a little sweet pea or small tac...what do you do?

Should you call the doctor or will it pass in the stool? It just worries me with all the recent stories of lead in the toys from China

Child swallows small round metal or plastic object? Size of a little sweet pea or small tac...what do you do?
if its plastic he'll be fine but if its metal i think you should call the poisin center or something like that then they'll tell u what to do as for plastic he'll be fine how do i know i used to eat plastic beads when i was little don't know why but i turned out fine( don't judge me)
Reply:If you're concerned about anything that has to do with your child's health, go ahead and call the doctor. They aren't going to mind, and it will help put your mind at ease if there is no problem - or it could help prevent a problem.
Reply:What kind of small metal object is it? To be on the safe side I would call my pediatrician and see what they suggest..there is the possibility that the child could get sick from whatever it is made of.





If you have a children's hospital nearby you might be able to give them a ring and see what the say...





If they are concerned they will usually run an x-ray and see where the object is, how big it is and in most cases it can be safely passed in the stool.





Good luck
Reply:It'll pass with no problem. The lead's in paint, no usually the object itself.





Relax!!








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Reply:i would call the doctor, he might suggest that he should


pass it in his stool, he might even prescribe a laxative since


you don't know if it had lead or not.
Reply:You call your doctor of course!!!!!!!!! You do not sit and worry, you do not ask strangers on the internet -- you call the doctor!
Reply:What was it?? If it was pointy or you think it might cause damage going through his digestive system you might want to seek medical care. If it will cause him harm they can pump his stomach and get it out.
Reply:Well something like a Polly Pocket rubber shoe isn't SO bad, but nothing being swalled that's toxic is never good!


If it is sharp it is dangerous. It has to bump into and travel all through the body. Lots of bruises and maybe inside bleeding.
Reply:Call your doctor, but they will probably tell you to just watch the child and see if it passes. My son has a hobby of eating small barrettes and so far they've all made the trip out so I wouldn't worry too much, some, but not too much. Usually the day before it comes through he's super cranky and restless and it takes 2-3 days or so be prepared for the wait.
Reply:I think its totally fine I swollowed a quarter when i was little and nothing happened so I wouldn't worry it going to be okay!