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What do you do if your child likes to eat slate pencil?
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Modern pencils don't contain lead anymore -- they contain graphite -- a pure carbon that, while messy, is harmless in the amount contained in a pencil. If you mean a chalk or soapstone for writing on a blackboard or slate, the primary compounds are silicates and talc. While this isn't part of the human diet, it's not especially harmful in small quantities. I'd be slightly worried if the child didn't chew it up, but instead swallowed a large piece. Barring that, I think you're okay. When in doubt, however, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
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Eating slate pencils is considered unsafe explain briefly how?
No its not harmful... jus eat eat eat... m eating this for past 10 years. even now when i type this i feel like eating... somehting is thr in slate pencil....wow i love it...wow
What happens if you eat plaster of Paris?
You will clog up your insides. i just love to eat that..plaster of paris, wall putty, slate pencil , chalk, mud, all is yummy
What is the safe zone for eating a slate pencil per day?
The safe zone for eating a slate pencil everyday? would be not to eat pencils as they could get stuck and are not really something you should be eating your sincely Scott scott nothing to do with you:) anymore questions just feel free to ask Good bye
Where to get tasty and good quality slate pencil?
Slate pencils are typically used for writing on slate boards and are not intended for consumption. They are made from a mixture of clay and graphite. If you are looking for a culinary experience, it is recommended to explore other food options that are enjoyable and safe to eat.
Does eating slate pencils causes any problem during pregnany?
Eating a slate pencil should not be done during pregnancy. While the body can crave some odd things, any abnormal craving likely represents a vitamin deficiency and should be addressed by a doctor.
Why does your 2 12 year old daughter eat lead pencil?
I'm not sure why your child likes to chew on pencils. Many kids (and some adults) are constant nibblers. The good news is that there's no actual lead in that pencil anymore. They're now made with graphite, which is significantly safer than lead.
Eating slate pencils?
i too have the habit of eating slate pencils 2 years back i stopped but i like to eat slate pencils why we like to eat this we know this is harmful to our health but still we love to eat i think we have some vitamin deficiency is it rt
How much chocolate does a child eat on Easter?
depends on if the child likes chocolate or not if they eat alot they probably consume 1 lb if they dont eat alot they will most likely consume 1/32 of a lb
Is nataraj 621 pencil is harmful i eat a pencil daily?
yes
Is it safe to eat a cookie that was in the same box as a pencil?
I wouldn't eat a cookie that has been in the same box with a pencil.
How many calories in one strawberry pencil?
If it's a pencil, why would you eat it?!
Is Eating slate pencil is harmful?
Yes, eating slate pencil (pica) is very harmful. I have been consuming slate-pencils for the past 1 year now. I eat as many as 40-50 slate-pencils per day at a stretch for about 2 -3 weeks. After that, I tend to stop eating slate-pencils for a day or two at most. During this past 1 year, I observed that my haemoglobin levels have dropped drastically, I have begun to experience bouts of dizziness for a minute or two once in a month. Eating slate-pencils has lowered my appetite for regular food to some extent. I have stomach cramps occassionally. All this is nothing compared to a kind of dazed feeling I experience in one part of my brain - especially the left brain. I feel dazed, as though something horrible is happening inside my head without my control. I feel as though it is the end of the world and that I may go insane. It was at this point that I began to try and understand the effects of slate-eating. As a child (4 yrs. old) during play, I used to eat slate-pencils and stopped that when my parents scolded me. By then the damage was done - because I loved the taste of it. It was at this point that I was found to be having calcium deficiency. Almost 33 yrs later, I resorted to eating slate-pencils again out of severe depression resulting from financial losses,marital disputes - and my mother-in-law's bid at damanging my reputation. I have since been unable to resist slate-pencil eating. But, after I began experiencing abnormal pains, dizziness, blank mind etc., I have started efforts to curb this habit but am unable to break this habit. I know that the root cause is depression but my love for my young kids is what making me rething and change my habits. I hope I will come a winner.
