This stage of the baby belongs to the curious stage, and they like to chew on various things. When they go too far, they will put objects in their mouths and taste them. The action of placing it on the mouth is actually a hidden danger, as an accidental object may run into the baby's stomach. So how to determine if a baby has swallowed a foreign object?
Not everything can get stuck in the throat or esophagus when a baby swallows a foreign object. If mothers suspect that their baby has swallowed something that cannot be eaten and experiences crying, unwillingness to eat, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, etc., it is best to take the baby to the hospital for a film to rule out the possibility of swallowing foreign objects. So what if the baby swallows a foreign object?
1. If a baby swallows medication, mothers must induce vomiting as soon as possible, and it is best to vomit as much as they have eaten. Then take the baby and swallowed medication for medical treatment.
2. If the baby swallows sharp objects, mothers must take the baby to the hospital for professional treatment in a timely manner. Mothers, do not administer antidotes to babies without authorization, as this may cause intestinal perforation.
3. If a baby swallows a round object, it generally does not cause significant harm to the baby and can smoothly reach the stomach. At this time, mothers should feed their babies some easily digestible foods to allow foreign objects and feces to be excreted together.
