It's easy enough to say that if your baby eats something he shouldn't you need to call for emergency help...
It's easy enough to say that if your baby eats something he shouldn't you need to call for emergency help asap, but what if you're not sure what poisoning looks like? How do you know when to call for help? First of all, if your baby suddenly won't respond to you, no matter if he ate something bad or not you need to call 911 NOW. This means that your usually peppy and alert baby is not peppy or alert anymore - something is wrong and it could be an emergency. Additionally, if he's not breathing, start CPR. Signs of poisoning: A single adult sized does of medication can be fatal for a baby, toddler, or young child. Even if you didn't see your baby eat any medication, even if you baby proof, he could have found an old pill, a house guest could have dropped one, or you may have accidentally left your purse out. Typical signs that your baby ate some medication include...
- Dizziness
- Slow pulse
- Seizure
- Trouble breathing
- Super fast pulse
- Fever
- Unusual tiredness
- Abdominal pain
- Facial twitches
- Convulsion
