Is baby lotion safe to be ingested?

Question

My son just ingested some baby lotion. Do not know how much. I was just wondering if he will be okay or if I need to be concerned.

Answer 1

My daughter ingested some milk lotion tonight (about a teaspoon). I promptly called poison control. The particular product she ingested is not a serious problem but can cause loose stool the next few days. If this should happen to you, wipe out your child's mouth with a cloth or paper towel to absorb any remaining lotion, and call poison control to check to see if the particular product you have is problematic. If it is not a recognized product the ingredients list will be needed. So, as a reminder don't store products in unmarked bottles! This becomes a problem during a situation like this. And remember, different substances require different care.

If you have never called poison control and would like to know what to expect, here is how my call went. My call was answered promptly by a pharmacist who gathered the information and reassured me. She collected my zip code, first name, and my child's first name. She gave me her first name an encouraged me to call back if I had further questions. The pharmacist who assisted me was affiliated with the children's hospital in my city.

Answer 2

No it is not safe. A little bit might be ok, might cause diarrhea and upset stomach. Look at the back of the bottle and there should be advice of what to do if baby ingestates some lotian.

Or you can call a 24 hour hot line for posion control center.

Answer 3

When my son was a baby, he tried everything from lip gloss to ant poison (!). He was fine every time, but always ALWAYS call poison control, just in case. I can't imagine lotion being good for your son, but a bigger warning would be with baby oil or baby powder. Baby oil will coat his lungs and he would suffocate internally. Baby powder forms a thick, cement-like paste in his mouth/throat and he would choke. Babies will put anything in their mouths. Most kids go through life eating some pretty gross (and sometimes dangerous) things and make out okay, but always call (immediately) to be sure.

Answer 4

Nothing like that is safe for *anyone* to ingest. If you decide to swallow it then it would be just as harmful as your child swallowing it. They just assume that adults have more common sense. Especially considering a lot of them are money-hungry. If their child swallows lotion (or any other non-food product) they can sue saying well... "no one told me it wasn't safe to swallow) Besides, since children reach for everything they pretty much put the "Keep out of reach of children" on *everything*

Answer 5

Look on the bottle/jar. If it says "if ingested contact poison control" then I'd call the # they give you... If I were you, I'd take him to the ER just so they can check out the situation and examine him, if need be... Or you can call your local ER and ask them and tell them what the name of the stuff he ingested was.... good luck!

Answer 6

With anything that is ingested that isnt' food you should call poison control and they can give you all the information you need. Have the bottle handy to let them know the name and ingredients.

Answer 7

Yea that is my kids first choice when they want to get into stuff, he will be fine, worst case he may throw up a little. My oldest son ate almost half a stick of deodorant, its actually very surprising what kids can eat and not harm them. But... if you are still worried you can always call poison control. 800-222-1222. I have 3 boys under 3. I have that number on speed dial despite best efforts to baby/toddler proof! Good luck.

Answer 8

Call the poison control phone number. You should be doing that instead of wasting time on here. You should never gamble with your child's health. If you're not certain, than it's probably a good idea to call a doctor or someone.

Answer 9

On almost every product like that, there is a 24 hour call in number to ask that type of question. If there isn't call poison control. Your local yellow pages will have a number. Call right away.

Answer 10

With all due respect, please don't waste that baby's time online when you should call Poison Control. That needs to be your first call anytime baby ingests something.

You do not know who you are dealing with here, and talking to strangers who probably don't know too much, or may exaggerate their knowledge isn't very fair to baby.