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Old 24 June 2017, 09:52 AM   #1
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Swallowing buttons

So I came home today to the news that my 1yr old daughter had swallowed 1/3" size plastic button. My wife was so devastated that she broke the news to me as a guilty confession.

I'll skip over the details on how this happened, but my wife had called our pediatrician in panic and was told that it should be okay but we should look out for obvious symptoms of her becoming sick and that we should go to the ER if anything seems abnormal.

Now I know its common that toddlers swallow all sorts of things but not surehow to view this at her age. I know I shouldnt be asking for medical advice here but since I know we have some resident doctors here thought it wouldn't hurt to ask whether I should be overly concerned about this situation. We are first time parents so hope you understand.
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Old 24 June 2017, 09:54 AM   #2
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Well, it should come out the other end in the next day or two. At least you'll know when it does. Should be fine though.
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Old 24 June 2017, 10:26 AM   #3
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Is she eating (food) solids? If so, good luck confirming it's return!
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Old 24 June 2017, 10:48 AM   #4
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Yup...pretty common. Will pass through on its own most likely. My cousin swallowed a quarter once...and out came 2 dimes and a nickel! Kidding of course...but she did swallow a quarter and it passed through...


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Old 24 June 2017, 11:50 AM   #5
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Nothing to add just wanted to wish you luck.
No need to post pics of the button when you get it back.
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Old 24 June 2017, 11:54 AM   #6
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Plastic? Can't easily trace that with X Ray.

Will have to save all no. 2 diapers to confirm passage for peace of mind.

Could be worse, could have aspirated it.
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Old 24 June 2017, 12:03 PM   #7
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My daughter ate a couple pennies when the baby sitter was watching her when she was about 4. Pediatrician said it was ok as long as she kept regularly and didn't seem to be in pain.

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Old 24 June 2017, 12:14 PM   #8
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I had a taste for coins as a youngster and those things can be absolutely filthy.
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Old 24 June 2017, 09:44 PM   #9
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Thanks guys! Waiting patiently now...
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Old 24 June 2017, 10:25 PM   #10
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Something similar happened with my first son and he was fine. We just checked through his you know what for a couple of days till we spotted it. One of the many perks of being a parent....but your daughter should be fine.
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Old 24 June 2017, 11:10 PM   #11
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Buttons are a gateway, next it will be swords!...

For some reason my daughters would swallow beads, maybe because of their colors. They always came out, just like they went in. She will be fine...
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Old 24 June 2017, 11:10 PM   #12
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Dan, my positive thoughts to you and your daughter, I am sure she will be fine.

(BOY am I glad I don't have any kids!)
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Old 24 June 2017, 11:24 PM   #13
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Yep, it's a drama with kids, but worth it.
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Old 24 June 2017, 11:49 PM   #14
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Something similar happened with my first son and he was fine. We just checked through his you know what for a couple of days till we spotted it. One of the many perks of being a parent....but your daughter should be fine.
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Buttons are a gateway, next it will be swords!...

For some reason my daughters would swallow beads, maybe because of their colors. They always came out, just like they went in. She will be fine...
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Dan, my positive thoughts to you and your daughter, I am sure she will be fine.

(BOY am I glad I don't have any kids!)
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Yep, it's a drama with kids, but worth it.
Haha cheers guys!
Yes its drama but well worth it.
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Old 25 June 2017, 12:21 AM   #15
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Movement1 came but no sign yet
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Old 25 June 2017, 12:31 AM   #16
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Movement1 came but no sign yet
Oh the anticipation!!!!!
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Old 25 June 2017, 12:32 AM   #17
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Could be worse, as a kid I swallowed a battery (the small, round, flat type)
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Old 25 June 2017, 01:28 AM   #18
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Make sure to look in the diapers. Should pass without issue. My daughter swallowed a hair clip when she was younger. We freaked out and the dr. Gave us the same advice. You'll be all good
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Old 25 June 2017, 04:11 AM   #19
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Movement2 came and the button has emerged
She is all fine and kicking.
I took a pic of the diaper as well but wont post pics for obvious reasons
Thank you all! Have a great weekend!
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Old 25 June 2017, 04:31 AM   #20
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Movement2 came and the button has emerged
She is all fine and kicking.
I took a pic of the diaper as well but wont post pics for obvious reasons
Thank you all! Have a great weekend!
It's good to have a positive result

Some friends and I were discussing how our conversations have changed on our path through life, from interesting things like girls and houses/cars, to colour consistency frequency and contents of our children's bowel movements.

I guess its all part of growing up.
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Old 25 June 2017, 04:11 AM   #21
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Glad she's OK........be thankful you weren't missing an 18k oyster link.........you'd have to go digging for that.
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Old 25 June 2017, 04:34 AM   #22
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It all works out "in the end"

Glad she is fine... save the picture for her when she is 16 and embarrass the heck out her in front of friends, lol
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Old 25 June 2017, 06:27 AM   #23
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It all works out "in the end"

Glad she is fine... save the picture for her when she is 16 and embarrass the heck out her in front of friends, lol
Priceless
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Old 25 June 2017, 07:58 AM   #24
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Boy this was a totally new type of incoming!!!
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Old 25 June 2017, 08:12 AM   #25
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Glad to hear the outcome.

Can we now name this the crap thread of the year?
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Old 25 June 2017, 08:36 AM   #26
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Old 25 June 2017, 08:47 AM   #27
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Fantastic outcome, congratulations.
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Old 25 June 2017, 08:58 AM   #28
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Swallowing buttons

All should be just fine in less than 24 hrs.

Make sure you Sew the button on one of your shirts and you have a new family heirloom. -
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Old 25 June 2017, 09:18 AM   #29
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Is it safe to wear your Rolex when...searching through a baby's dirty diaper for an ingested button?!??


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Old 25 June 2017, 09:48 AM   #30
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Glad it worked out. Buttons are usually fine assuming she swallowed it and it's stuck in her esophagus. Button batteries on the other hand can be fatal and are often a surgical emergency. I've seen it myself. Very very dangerous.
I posted just to plug that if someone's child might have swallowed a button battery, they need to go to the ED immediately, and not some rinkydink urgent care. That will just delay diagnosis and treatment if necessary.
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