What are the dangers of babies accidentally eating desiccant?

Usually when we buy a lot of food, we put desiccant in the food bag. The main function is to prevent the food from getting damp. If the baby is not taken care of properly, the baby may accidentally eat the desiccant. There are many types of desiccant, one of which contains calcium oxide. If the baby accidentally eats this desiccant, the harm is relatively large, and it is easy to cause corrosive burns to the esophagus and oral mucosa. It is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

What are the dangers of babies accidentally eating desiccant?

If you accidentally eat this type of desiccant, it will cause corrosive burns. Firstly, calcium oxide will form calcium hydroxide when it meets water, and release heat, causing a burning sensation or burn in the mouth; secondly, calcium hydroxide itself is alkaline, so it will cause corrosive burns to the lips, tongue, oral mucosa, and esophagus; if it comes into contact with the eyes, it may cause deformation of the conjunctiva or even corneal cells, leading to eye damage.

1. Accidentally ingesting silica gel desiccant

If silica gel desiccant is accidentally ingested, parents do not need to worry too much, because this desiccant cannot be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and will be excreted from the body with feces. It is not toxic to the human body. Unless the baby has special reactions such as dizziness, vomiting, etc., there is generally no need to seek medical attention.

2. Accidentally eating quicklime desiccant

1. Give your baby milk immediately, 10 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight.

2. Then he was sent to the hospital for treatment.

Quicklime is a very dangerous substance. When it comes into contact with water, it will turn into calcium bicarbonate, a strong alkali that is very corrosive. May easily burn or corrode the mouth or esophagus. So be careful.

3. Ingestion of unmarked desiccant by mistake

If the desiccant package that is accidentally ingested has no label, parents must pay attention to the form of the desiccant:

1. Quicklime is a white lump that will turn into powder when exposed to moisture.

2. Silicone is a small transparent ball. Pay special attention to colorful ones, as these desiccants are more likely to arouse babies' curiosity and look like delicious food.

After making their judgment, parents took different approaches to deal with it.

Of course, prevention is the most important thing. Parents should carefully check the food and utensils in their daily lives, not just the baby’s personal items. If you see the desiccant bag, throw it away immediately without hesitation!