Young babies are curious about everything and often experience accidental ingestion and injury. If preventive measures are not taken properly, parents will worry about their babies all day long. If a baby really encounters trouble, parents should first remain calm and analyze the situation. So, what if a 17 month old baby accidentally eats a hard object with a pointed tip?
Firstly, it is necessary to observe whether the baby can speak. If the baby can still speak, it indicates that the object is in the esophagus or has blocked part of the trachea. The baby can be taken directly to the hospital for treatment without the need for emergency treatment. If the baby's voice cannot be heard, the trachea may be completely blocked, and first aid methods should be used immediately. The adult stands behind the baby, quickly pressing the upper abdomen with their left thumb and the back with their right hand, intermittently pushing the upper and lower sides of the baby's chest and abdomen to create airflow, attempting to flush out foreign objects stuck in the esophagus.
Secondly, when a baby swallows a circular object, such as a nucleus or button, they can be observed for one or two days. If there are no abnormalities, it means there is no damage. As long as you feed your baby more vegetables and bananas, they can be excreted smoothly from their stool within a few days. If the baby swallows the fish bones, do not let the baby swallow rice, Mantou or drink water in order to swallow the bones. Instead, let the baby open their mouth and observe the size and position of the fish bones for timely removal. If the fish bones are too large to be removed, they should be immediately taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Finally, prevention is crucial when babies accidentally ingest foreign objects. When adding food to babies, chop the food and eat it carefully and quietly. Do not let babies eat jelly, peanuts, melon seeds, dumplings, lychees, and other foods that are not suitable for children. Fruits with nuclei should be removed before feeding to babies. Baby toys should be checked regularly for loose parts such as screws and beads.
