Many babies are interested in brightly colored things, and many parents, in order to cultivate their children's hobbies, will buy some colorful chalk or crayons for their fathers to draw. However, babies do not understand whether these things can be eaten, and sometimes they will put chalk in their mouths and eat them. So, what if the baby accidentally eats chalk?
Closely observe the baby's reaction. The main materials used to make chalk now are calcium sulfate or calcium carbonate, which cannot dissolve in water and are almost impossible for the human body to absorb. After entering the baby's body, most of them will be directly excreted, so there is actually no need to be too nervous. But because chalk is solid and has a certain volume, if the baby swallows it whole, it may get stuck in the throat or esophagus, so it is necessary to observe the baby's reaction.
If the baby has no symptoms such as difficulty breathing after eating, observe the stool they defecate the next day. If the baby is stuck, first aid should be given immediately. Place the baby's head down and gently pat their back, trying to get the chalk out as much as possible, and promptly seek medical attention.
If the baby shows signs of poisoning such as nausea, vomiting, and a pale complexion after eating chalk, it may be due to substandard chalk production, which contains certain toxic substances. The baby can be induced to vomit and promptly taken to the hospital. At the same time, bring the chalk that the baby has ingested in order to detect the type of toxic substance.
