after Cents made before 1982 are bronze - 95% copper and 5% tin and/or zinc. Cents made in later 1982 and afterwards are 97.5% zinc with a thin copper plating. Stomach acid can etch away the copper plating, exposing the underlying zinc core and resulting in zinc toxicity.
Not really. It will not taste pleasant, and if they swallow enough it can cause a brief stint of diarrhea, but it is not dangerous and will quickly pass.
No. It isn't safe for a child to swallow anything that isn't food.
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To effectively teach a child how to swallow a pill or capsule, parents can start by demonstrating the proper technique themselves. They can then have the child practice with small candies or mini marshmallows before moving on to the actual pill or capsule. Encouraging the child to take sips of water before and after swallowing can also help make the process easier. It's important to be patient and supportive throughout the learning process.
Vomiting to lose weight is always dangerous. There is no safe way to do it.
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Dangerous Child was created on 2001-07-16.
If your child can't swallow lumpier foods, they may have oral apaxia. It is ideal to see a doctor to work these problems out so that they can eat.
To effectively teach a child to swallow a pill, parents can start by demonstrating the proper technique, using small candies or mini marshmallows to practice swallowing. Encourage the child to take sips of water before and after swallowing the practice item. Gradually introduce small pills and praise the child for their efforts. It's important to remain patient and supportive throughout the process.
It can be dangerous, depending on the child. If the child cries, he or she is hurt. If not, the child is fine. Depending the weight of the child, it may or may not be hurt.
Colic is distressing, but it is not dangerous. Symptoms almost always disappear before a child is six months old.