Parents need to take good care of their babies in daily parenting, as lively and active babies are often prone to accidentally swallowing small items and even certain medications. However, some parents may also experience this situation due to negligence. So, what should I do if my baby accidentally takes folic acid?
1. Folic acid is a preparation that supplements B vitamins, mostly used for women preparing for pregnancy and the first three months after pregnancy. If a baby aged three or four accidentally ingests folic acid and does not consume a large amount in a short period of time, it generally does not pose a threat to their health. Therefore, parents do not need to be too nervous about consuming a small amount of folic acid by mistake. They can accelerate dilution and promote excretion by drinking plenty of water and other methods.
2. If a baby in a younger age group, such as just one or two years old, accidentally eats folic acid and is not sure about the amount consumed, it is recommended to take the baby to the pediatric department of the hospital for examination in a timely manner. After all, the liver and kidney function of babies in a younger age group is not very strong and complete, especially those with poor physical condition who may experience adverse reactions such as poisoning after accidentally eating folic acid.
3. In addition, for older babies who have taken folic acid, they also need to drink more plain water or fresh fruit juice to dilute folic acid and accelerate metabolism. As parents, it is also necessary to properly store this type of medication in daily life to prevent babies from ingesting it by mistake.
