What to do if baby swallows red date pits?

Red dates are a very delicious food, but the core of the red dates is very hard, and people can easily hit their teeth when eating them. Especially when babies eat red dates, they can easily swallow the date pits by mistake because they cannot distinguish the date pits. If the date pit is too large, it will easily get stuck in the intestines, causing great harm to the baby's health. Let’s take a look at what to do if your baby swallows red date pits?

First check whether the food has been swallowed by the baby or has entered the trachea. If something is swallowed, such as a date pit, there is generally no need to worry too much, as most foreign objects will be excreted from the baby's body through the intestines. If it is some sharp and irregular metal objects, it is recommended to go to the hospital to see a doctor, because it may damage the baby's esophagus and stomach.

If it enters the trachea, the baby will cough and wheeze, and even turn black due to lack of oxygen. In severe cases, it may suffocate and die. You should go to the hospital at this time, but sometimes it is too late to go to the hospital, so you can perform first aid first.

The Heimlich maneuver is an internationally accepted first aid method for dealing with foreign objects stuck in the throat. It is necessary for parents to master this method, which may sometimes save a life.

If a child swallows a date pit, it is generally not a big deal. First of all, the child's digestive system is already very complete at this time, and if he feels uncomfortable, he will be able to express it. Secondly, the date pit is not as sharp as a fish bone, and there is basically no damage to the stomach and intestines. What's more, if the child swallows it, most of the time the date pit will have some pulp on it.

If your child suddenly starts crying or has a fever, you should go to the local hospital for treatment immediately.

When babies accidentally swallow foreign objects, prevention is the key.

1. Chew your meals thoroughly, eat less, eat slowly, and keep complementary foods as small as possible.

2. Do not feed your baby when he is playing, crying or laughing.

3. Do not feed foods with cores or nuts that can easily get stuck in the throat.

4. Put away daily necessities properly and make sure to check small parts on toys regularly.

Note:

After your baby swallows a foreign object, you should not pat the child's back or put your hand down the child's throat, as this may cause the foreign object to enter the trachea.