It may be tricky for you to tell when your child has ingested a poisonous substance, especially if your child is not yet speaking. Pay close attention to signs of poisoning. Your child may have ingested a poison if:
- She can’t follow you with her eyes, or her eyes go around in circles.
- She is sleepy before it’s nap time or bedtime.
- She suddenly throws up.
- She has burns around the lips and mouth.
- She has stains around the lips and mouth.
- Her breath suddenly smells foul.
Also, look for signs that your child may have gotten into a poisonous substance, like an open container within her reach, or an opened or spilled bottle of pills.
From Good Kids, Bad Habits: The RealAge Guide to Raising Healthy Children by Jennifer Trachtenberg.
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