Many foods contain desiccants. Its main function is to prevent the product from getting damp, avoid affecting the quality and taste of the product. However, many babies are prone to accidentally consuming desiccants without their knowledge. So, what should babies do if they eat desiccants?
In fact, upon careful observation, it can be found that most desiccants are made of silicone gel. If the amount accidentally ingested by the baby is not particularly large and is detected in a timely manner before swallowing and vomited out of the mouth, then parents need not worry because the desiccant has not yet been absorbed by the intestines and will not cause serious problems.
However, many times, parents do not detect babies eating desiccants in a timely manner. If the baby experiences symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, etc. after eating it, they should be promptly taken to the hospital for treatment. Depending on the composition of the desiccant ingested by the baby, there will be different treatment measures.
If the desiccant that the baby eats is quicklime desiccant, parents can immediately give the baby milk before sending them to the hospital. The amount of milk consumed is also very particular, given 10 milliliters per kilogram of body weight.
Further treatment at the hospital can reduce the harm caused by ingesting desiccants. Silicone desiccant, on the other hand, is a common transparent spherical substance. If you accidentally consume the desiccant, you should go to the hospital immediately.
