What Happens If Baby Swallowed Small Rubber Band

Ok so my 6 month old swallowed a hair band.

What happens if baby swallowed small rubber band. M so worried but she s very normal n happily playing. I was on the phone to my boss just after it happened and mentioned it and he said i should call the hospital as when his son swallowed an elastic band they took him into hospital and whilst he was fine it can all go horribly pear shaped. Once these small objects make it to the stomach they join the food debris and exit the body within a few days in the poo if you are concerned about th. Keep small objects including coins toy parts and button batteries out of the reach of small children.

Dd s almost 7 months old and has long hairs on head already. If it is not suffocating than it is not so serious wait for 2 days feed her papaya fruit or tomato if doesn t come out than visit. Cut food into the appropriate size for both adults and children. After she woke up from nap the band s missing.

If you have confirmed that your baby has swallowed something try to eject the object from his her windpipe by following the steps shown in the picture as soon as possible as the object can stuck in the throat of your baby. She coughed and gagged for ages and then swallowed it. It should pass without difficulty. However to be on the safe side i would advise that you give nhs direct 0845 4647 or your local a amp e a phone call to check what they advise.

It dosen t say warning so should i be worried. I use small black elastic band to tie her hair. If the rubber band is just all rubber no metal and the baby is fine now no choking or difficulty breathing or swallowing there s really nothing to worry about. You can watch for it in the diapers but it might be difficult to find.

Asks from detroit mi on june 22 2011. I am sorry to hear that your 9 months old dd seems to have swallowed a hair band. If your baby swallowed rubber band like object it will not come out easily. I accidentally swallowed my rubber bands for the braces.

If adults are having progressive difficulty swallowing solids a liquid or puree diet will help with symptoms until medical attention can be obtained. Will it choke her or. The elastics contains natural rubber latex. My 11 month pulled a small rubberband out of her hair and swallowed it updated on june 22 2011 k m.

I searched everywhere but couldnt find it. Child care tips when objects swallow.