i was packing my house getting ready for a move when i looked up to find my 11 month old son sucking on a battery out of our remote control. i feel horrible! im hopeing he didnt have it in his mouth for long. but just in case, does anyone know if it will have an effect on him. i know batteries contain acid but i didnt know how easily it was to dispense of it.
2007-02-16 08:42:00 · 11 answers · asked by melmom3 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If your baby was contaminated you would know, there would be burns and soars from the battery acid.
2007-02-16 08:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am not a doctor but the same thing happened to me my 6 mth old just started crawling she got a hold of a battery god knows were it came from she didnt get sick nothing happend she was fine i took her to the doc there were no affects if the acid would of came out it would of irritated her skin badly
2007-02-16 16:52:21 · answer #2 · answered by question 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You would of know if he came in contact with battery acid. It would of burned him badly. He should be fine.
Even that flaky white stuff that develops on the battery isnt acid, it is just the battery decomposing. I know because I have come in contact with it
He should be fine. My daughter found a battery once too and put it on her lip for just se second. Nothing happened to her and this was a month ago
2007-02-16 16:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should be fine, batteries are sealed very well, the things to look for are swelling or redness around and in the mouth. If you see any of those I would give the doc a call.
2007-02-16 19:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Batteries only leak acid if they are defective, you would notice white crystals on it. Also your baby would be screaming bloody murder because it would burn.
The only other risk is from batteries with both terminals on one end, like a 9V. The tongue can complete the connection and the baby will get shocked. Painful, but not deadly.
So your baby should be fine.
2007-02-16 16:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless the battery is corroded and leaking, he'll be just fine. He'd probably be okay even if it was.
The batteries in your remote are alkalines. They're made of stuff like zinc and manganese oxide. These are mighty safe substances under almost all conditions.
2007-02-16 16:52:39 · answer #6 · answered by Engineer-Poet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he should be fine... kids are always putting thing in their mouths....
If ur that worried then just watch him the next few days to see if he acts any different..... but if it bothers u then take him to the doctors or call and ask if they want to see him about it?
2007-02-16 16:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by laydenirvine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, when you are worried about your child's health - especially if it has to do with poisoning - don't waste time looking for answers on here.
For poisoning concerns - call your local Poison Control Center!
The time you waste on here could mean the difference between life and death.
2007-02-16 16:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-02-16 16:50:06 · answer #9 · answered by glitter joolz 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yikes. I think you should call your pediatrician and ask if he should be taken in. Better safe then sorry.
2007-02-16 16:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by *Logan's Mommy* 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋