Pedemy All toolsTap what your child swallowed or got into, then tell us how they are doing. You will see exactly what to do now.
This tool tells parents what to do right away when a child swallows or gets into something: medicine or vitamins, a button battery, magnets or water beads, a cleaning or laundry product, nicotine or cannabis, a coin or small object, or something else. Tap what it was and how your child is doing, and you get clear next steps.
Emergency signs such as trouble breathing, choking, being very sleepy or a seizure mean calling 911. Button batteries, magnets and water beads mean going to the ER even if the child seems fine. For medicines, chemicals and most other products, the tool tells you to call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, a free, private, 24-hour line with experts who speak many languages.
Advice follows Poison Control (National Capital Poison Center), the American Academy of Pediatrics, the CDC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, including the current honey advice for button batteries.
Go to the ER right away, even if your child seems fine. A battery stuck in the throat can cause serious burns in 2 hours. If your child is 1 year or older, swallowed it in the last 12 hours and can swallow, give 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of honey every 10 minutes, up to 6 times, on the way. Don’t make your child throw up.
No. Don’t make your child throw up, and don’t give salt water or syrup of ipecac. Take anything left out of the mouth and call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, or call 911 if your child is having trouble breathing, is very sleepy, or has a seizure.
Call 1-800-222-1222 any time your child swallows, touches or breathes in something that might be harmful, even if they seem fine. It is free, private and open 24 hours a day. Most calls can be handled at home with expert advice.
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