Is it bad that my son swallowed a crayon? If so, what should I do?

Answer 1

Call Crayola and get advice: 800.272.9652. The consumer center is open weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This is from their website:

Question:
Are Crayola products nontoxic even if ingested?

Answer:
As a leader in children's art material products, safety is of utmost importance to Binney & Smith. All Binney & Smith products have been certified nontoxic by an independent toxicologist and have earned the Art and Creative Materials Institute's (ACMI) APPROVED PRODUCT (AP) seal. This provides consumers assurance that products bearing this seal meet or exceed specific quality standards and contain no known toxic or harmful substances in sufficient quantities to be injurious to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. As with any non-food product that has been ingested, you may wish to contact your physician or local poison center to make them aware of the situation.

All Crayola products are tested by an independent toxicologist to identify any health effect, including sensitivity to common allergens. Although this is so, it is possible for individuals to have a sensitivity to a particular ingredient contained in our products, just as an individual can have a sensitivity to a certain food.

If we can provide further assistance, please call [phone] weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Answer 2

A crayon does not have any chemicals that you need to worry about intoxicating your son. They are pretty much just wax and different colored dyes. So long as he chewed it to some extent or swallowed a part of it less than about an inch and a half long, you can just wait for it to pass out in his stool. Any color on his teeth is a sure sign that chewing has occured.

If you did not see how long the section he swallowed was, just keep an eye on him for a possible bowel obstruction. If he starts to have some abdominal pain, runs a fever, or his bowel movements suddenly stop occuring for a few days, take him to you local hospital's Emergency Department for evaluation. This is not a likely scenario, but anything is possible.

Answer 3

No crayons are not toxic. I am going to assume that it was a piece of a crayon and not the entire crayon.
As long as it is not blocking any air ways I would not be concerned.

It just has to work its way through his system.

Answer 4

If he's choking or having difficulty breathing, go to the ER. If it's just a small portion of crayon, no big deal. They are non-toxic. If it was a big chunk, just watch to make sure it passes (gross, I know.) Anyway, good luck. Enjoy your little boy.

Answer 5

I don't think it will hurt him. My dog ate a 24 pack box of crayons once. He pooped sicadelic for a few days.

Answer 6

be ready for crayon poo! seriously though. it is ok. my kids have eaten crayon. it will be pretty gross and very difficult to wipe when it comes out the other end. you can call your doctor or your doc's nurses if you're still concerned. or if you live in the us you can always call poison control at 1-800-222-1222
and in reference to the above poster, you never ever induce vomit in a child. you should never give them ipecac either. ask your doc

Answer 7

no cuz the crayon should be non-toxic says so on the box but if worried then go to a doctor

Answer 8

If it was a whole crayon take him to the hospital. If it was just a bite size piece I wouldn't worry about it too much. CRAYOLA'S ingredients are suppose to be non-toxic... it was a CRAYOLA brand right?

Answer 9

Luckily crayons are non toxic. i think kids have been eating them since they were invented.

The worse that could happen is he may get slightly constipated. Mostly likely though, you won't see a single symptom of anythn\ing wrong.

Answer 10

If he's not having troble breathing......he's prolly ok. You might call posion control just to be on the safeside but most crayons are not toxic.....he's just gonna poop in color lol.