What does it do to their bodies?
I have two small children and want to know. Any ideas?
2006-11-23 10:37:43 · 6 answers · asked by Smiles 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
My children did not eat any magnets....a little boy died from eating magnets in the news. I was just wondering what happens to the body.
2006-11-23 10:43:25 · update #1
I think I know about the story you are talking about. A child ate some magnets and died because when the magnets starting passing through the intestines they stuck to each other causing the intestines to become pinched off. It is best to be on the safe side and keep all small magnets away from your children.
2006-11-23 10:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by jjodom1010 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the magnet. It could lodge in their throat and be a choking hazard. Not sure if the magnetic properties themselves can pose any problems that would be for a doctor to answer. I heard the children that swallowed the Polly Pockets magnets (that were recalled) had to have surgery. I would think eventually they would pass in their stool.
2006-11-23 18:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by party_pam 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if they eat more than on the magnets can attach to each other though organs
2006-11-23 21:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call Your Doctor
2006-11-23 18:40:08 · answer #4 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It has to be iron, so it will not harm, look for the passing in their stool.
2006-11-23 18:42:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
when they walk by the refrigerator they will be attracted to it smash into it real fast,smash their head and be brain damaged
2006-11-23 18:43:21 · answer #6 · answered by Steve G 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋