My almost 3 year old son just threw my photo printer on the floor and a little round piece of plastic broke off. He put it in his mouth and swallowed it before I could take it away from him. He said he ate it and the last time I saw it, it was in his mouth. He didn't choke (it was pretty small), and he's acting perfectly fine. Should I worry or will it just pass?
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If he is fine....there is no need to take him to the emergency room...there is nothing they can do for him. They can't take an X-ray cause the plastic won't show up. You just need to make sure that piece of plastic comes out. Check every one of his stools. If after about 7 days it does not come out then go to the DRs. It is also possible for the plastic to block his intestines so go to the DRs if you notice a change in his stool....bloody, or if he doesn't have a bowel moverment for a couple of days.
Shaye S
You should not worry about it. One time my friend accidentally swallowed a marble and... not to be gross but... he said that it came out the other end, if you know what I mean.
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it will most likely pass and if he feels stomach pain later then call a pediatrician but its not a big deal
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it will pass...and hopefully you will not have to look for it...
Anonymous
ARE YOU NUTS? TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE ER