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My Child Swallowed Hair Chalk!

My Child Swallowed Hair Chalk!

Hair chalks are a fun, temporary way that anyone can use to alter their hair color. Hair chalks are made of substances like bentonite, calcium carbonate, and mica with added pigment. They are considered minimally toxic and not expected to result in serious injury except in the case of allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to the dye.


Danger if swallowed!

Danger if swallowed!

Danger if swallowed! Recognize the 20 mm lithium coin cell, a button battery.  Clue: imprint CR (or DL) 2032, 2025, 2016. A lithium coin cell lodged in your child’s esophagus can burn a hole in just 2 hours. Prevention is the best cure.







My Child Swallowed Lamp Oil

My Child Swallowed Lamp Oil

Lamp oil can provide warm, glowing light. If swallowed, however, lamp oil can cause serious injury that might not be apparent right away.



My Child Swallowed Dishwashing Detergent

My Child Swallowed Dishwashing Detergent

Automatic dishwashing detergents (ADDs) are available as powders, liquids, tablets, and pods. Exposure to ADDs is common and often results in irritation. Severe effects, such as burns and tissue damage, can also occur depending on the type of ADD, the amount, and the duration of exposure.


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