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A child of any age can accidentally or deliberately swallow a foreign object - a magnet, silica gel, metal, hydrogel or glass ball. How dangerous is it? What first aid should be given to the victim? What if the foreign object does not come out on its own? You will read about this and much more in our article.

Steps to take to help children

The first aid procedure depends on the specific type of foreign object. In some cases, special events are not carried out at all, and the product comes out on its own with feces. Sometimes an immediate visit to a doctor is required, especially if time was missed or the child is actively showing pathological symptoms.

The child swallowed an iron ball

Any metal objects, including spherical ones, are considered potentially dangerous foreign bodies if they are accidentally or intentionally swallowed by a child. What to do if a child swallows a metal ball:

  • Assess the degree of danger and take emergency measures. It should be precisely revealed that the little patient orally consumed just such an object. If there are clear signs of suffocation, for example, due to an object stuck in the throat, then an ambulance team should be called to the scene of the incident, try to pull out the product on your own, if it is clearly observed when the child's mouth is open;
  • Expect. In a situation where there are no signs of suffocation and breathing problems, and the metal ball was small (diameter less than 1 centimeter), you should wait for its natural excretion from the body with feces, without fail informing the local pediatrician about the situation.

The average time for the natural release of such a foreign object is 3-4 days. It is not recommended to give emetics or laxatives to a small patient.

It is enough to introduce into the diet of hard fibrous food, which improves the passage of the object through the intestines. If the child has symptoms of dyspeptic disorders, pain syndrome, then it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly.

The kid ate a glass ball

If a child has swallowed a glass ball, and such an object has successfully passed through the esophagus and stomach, then it does not pose a direct threat to the life and health of the baby, since it does not contain sharp edges. Like its metal counterpart, the glass ball comes out naturally after 3-4 days. The algorithm of actions for first aid is identical.

The child swallowed the magnet

If the magnet was not spherical in the form of a ball, then you must immediately go to the hospital. The child will be placed in the general compartment, and the process of the release of a foreign object will be constantly monitored.

There is a high risk of fixing a non-spherical magnet in the throat.

If there are signs of choking or breathing problems, then you must immediately call an ambulance and try to pull the foreign body out through the mouth if it is clearly visible.

The child swallowed the hydrogel ball

Hydrogel balls for children or orbis are popular modern toys often purchased, including for small children. After entering the aquatic environment, small objects significantly increase their size per day, growing in diameter. If a large product, which has already completely absorbed water, is problematic to swallow, then the hydrogel ball in its original state easily penetrates into the stomach by oral route.

The main danger of the orbis is its significant increase in size after contact with liquids.

Immediately after swallowing, it does not cause any inconvenience, but after 10-12 hours it can occupy a significant part of the stomach or intestines. Possible first aid if the child has eaten the hydrogel:

  • Pinpointing the problem... It must be guaranteed that the child has swallowed the hydrogel beads;
  • Induction of artificial vomiting. Chad is given to drink 1.5 liters of pure water in one sitting, after which they induce artificial vomiting by pressing on the root of the tongue. The procedure is repeated, if necessary, several times until a foreign object leaves the stomach.

The indicated measures are relevant in the first 2-3 hours after using the product. If the problem was not identified in time, then an ambulance team should be immediately called to the house, which will take the little patient to the hospital. Otherwise, the orbis increases in size, can block the gastrointestinal tract or partially rupture, releasing the internal contents into the stomach.

The crumb ate silica gel

Quite often, small children tear apart the packaging with balls used in shoes - these components absorb moisture and consist of silicon dioxide and silica gel. If a child has eaten shoe balls, then there is no direct threat to life, however, these items can cause severe dyspeptic disorders and an allergic reaction. First aid if the child has eaten silica gel:

  • Induction of artificial vomiting. The child uses 1.5 liters of clean water one time, after which he is assisted in causing artificial vomiting. If necessary, the event is repeated several more times to sleep until clean wash water appears;
  • Absorbents... After washing, the small patient must be given available absorbents - activated carbon, polysorb, enterosgel, another substance in the same amount as for classic food poisoning (according to the instructions);
  • Condition monitoring... Monitor your child's condition. If no negative symptoms appear, then immediate medical attention is inappropriate. Otherwise, an ambulance should be called.

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Symptoms of swallowing balls of various inorganic compounds

Symptoms that a child has swallowed a foreign object are not specific and depends on a number of factors:

  • The size of the foreign object;
  • The age of the child;
  • The number of items;
  • Hit areas.

In most cases, there is no sign of ingestion at all. Sometimes a child is diagnosed with suffocation, blue skin, severe cough - this happens in a situation when a foreign object does not enter the stomach, but is stuck in the throat or bronchi.

In the medium term, the designated objects can provoke the following manifestations:

  • Constipation or diarrhea;
  • Pain syndrome in the stomach, intestines;
  • Nausea and vomiting;
  • Other dyspeptic disorders.

Features of swallowing magnet

Swallowing a magnet has its own specific characteristics:

  • Quite a large mass of the object. In some cases, it is clearly felt by the child inside the stomach;
  • The danger of form... If the magnet is not strictly spherical, but has edges, bulges, and other design features, then this significantly increases the risks of damage to the throat, esophagus and stomach;
  • Specificity of the exit. If the product is not visible visually from the oral cavity, then it is impossible to get it out on your own. It will either come out on its own in a natural way with feces, or you will have to get the object using a manipulation endoscope, and in some cases, surgery.

  • Do not panic and assess the risks. If the spherical magnet was no more than 1 centimeter in diameter, with a high degree of probability after 3-4 days it will come out on its own with feces;
  • Call an ambulance only in the presence of negative symptoms. We are talking primarily about getting an object stuck in the throat with the development of an attack of suffocation;
  • Do not try to remove the magnet yourself. Antiemetics, pressure on the chest or abdomen, and other measures are strictly prohibited. The exceptions are cases when it is clearly visible from the child's oral cavity and is available for grasping with tweezers.

Features of what the baby ate the hydrogel

Within 1 hour after that, the child swallowed the hydrogel, no external symptoms of the pathological process are observed - the small ball is quite elastic and soft, so it almost never immediately gets stuck in the throat and esophagus.

The main problems can begin later, when the product gradually absorbs water and expands. Preconditions are formed for them to occupy a large area of ​​the stomach or intestines, which can clog individual parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

In addition, gastric juice potentially dissolves a thin surface layer of the hydrogel ball, as a result of which its contents enter the stomach and are guaranteed to form complex dyspeptic disorders, manifested by:

  • Constipation;
  • Pain syndrome;
  • Diarrhea;
  • Nausea and vomiting.

If first aid was provided on time, a home gastric lavage was performed, then with a high degree of probability the foreign object will be removed and the child's health will cease to threaten anything.

However, if time is lost, then you should contact a specialized medical institution as soon as possible or call an ambulance team to your home, which will take the little patient to the hospital.

Danger of swallowing metal, plastic and glass balls

In the vast majority of cases, swallowing a metal, plastic or glass ball does not have serious consequences for the child's body. There are two exceptions:

  • Large product sizes. If foreign objects exceed 1 centimeter in diameter, then after entering the stomach, intestines, they may not come out naturally with feces, but remain in one of the parts of the gastrointestinal tract, which requires the mandatory removal of the ball using an endoscope or surgery, depending on from the severity of the pathological process;
  • Ingestion. Causes an immediate reaction of suffocation, severe non-stop coughing, other life-threatening consequences requiring immediate first aid and hospitalization of the child.

What to do if a foreign object does not come out on its own

As modern clinical practice shows, swallowed spherical objects (except for the orbis), in the absence of complications, come out naturally, with feces 3-4 days after the incident. In the absence of a positive result, take the following steps:

  • Make sure that the foreign object really remains in the gastrointestinal tract. Starting from 2 days after the incident, in the absence of pathological symptoms, the child should be under regular control during his trips to the toilet - this will make it possible to check that the ball really came out during the bowel movement, and did not remain in the stomach, intestines, esophagus;
  • Undergo instrumental diagnostics. The main methods for identifying problems of this kind are X-rays, ultrasound examination, endoscopy. It is forbidden to use MRI in cases where a metal object, a magnet has got into the gastrointestinal tract;
  • Seek qualified help from a doctor. A gastroenterologist, surgeon or other specialized specialist will help to remove foreign objects from the child's body.

Preventive measures

There is no specific prophylaxis aimed at preventing the swallowing of a plastic, glass, magnetic, hydrogel ball. The main countermeasure is the child's control while playing with potentially dangerous objects, especially if they can be easily consumed orally.

Unfortunately, parents are not always able to constantly be near their children in the line of sight and watch their games. In this context, it is preferable to limit the child's use of small rounded objects., or allow them to play only in the presence of adults, especially if the child is under 5 years old and does not fully understand the danger of swallowing foreign objects.

Toddlers are sometimes very inquisitive, and sometimes craving for new experiences can hurt them a lot. A small child is sometimes able to reach even seemingly well hidden things that can carry potential danger. And as soon as the parents gape and leave something interesting within reach, it will immediately be tidied up in the hands of a little fidget. And it's good, if only to the hands. But children can swallow all kinds of dangerous objects. And if the child swallowed the ball, then what to do, because it can be metal, hydrogel or glass ...

What to do if a child swallows a metal ball?

Metal balls, in fact, are quite often swallowed by young children. And such items are considered one of the safest compared to the entire list of things that can get into a baby's mouth. They are dangerous only if they enter the respiratory tract, are especially large or magnetic.

So, if suddenly a swallowed object leads to blockage of the airways, this can become a serious threat to the baby's life. But then the parents will not have time to scour the Internet at all in search of information on the rules of first aid. They will need to act very quickly to save the baby's life. Therefore, you need to know the first aid mechanism by heart.

If a small object gets into the respiratory tract, the child begins to cough, loses the ability to breathe and speak. At the same time, the parent should sit down, put the baby with his tummy on his knee (preferably the left one) and support the neck and chest area with his left hand. The legs should be fixed under the armpit. With your right hand, you should pat the child in the area between the shoulder blades. Also, without changing the position of the baby, you can press on the root of his tongue or tickle the back of the throat to cause a cough and vomiting reflex. For older children, doctors recommend laying them on the floor and making several sharp blows in the area between the shoulder blades. Of course, you need to call an ambulance.

In the event that a small ball gets into the respiratory tract, it can slip through the glottis, which is fraught with other health problems (breathing disorders, inflammation or respiratory failure). It is imperative to inform the doctor about such a situation for endoscopic intervention to remove a foreign body.

If a metal ball gets inside the digestive system, it will most likely pass the esophagus, stomach and intestines without hindrance, after which it will come out with feces. But even if the baby feels as usual, you should unscheduled contact the pediatrician and tell him about what happened. The same should be done if a child suddenly swallows a large metal ball or magnetic ball.

If a foreign object is swallowed, you should not give your baby laxatives or drugs that induce vomiting on your own initiative.

If a child swallows a hydrogel bead?

Hydrogel balls are popular among gardeners and florists. They are inherently superabsorbents capable of absorbing a huge amount of water and water-soluble fertilizers, therefore they are actively used when growing all kinds of plants, including in indoor conditions. Curious kids may well be interested in hydrogel balls, especially since they often look bright and attractive. In addition, many parents use them for developmental activities with children. But what is the risk of swallowing them?

There is a lot of conflicting information online about hydrogel beads and their health safety. There is evidence that such balls may contain acrylamide, which is a dangerous neurotoxin and can cause cancer. In other sources, it is written that the hydrogel itself is not dangerous and is even used for weight loss, since when it enters the stomach it swells and causes an artificial feeling of satiety.

In any case, if a child swallows a hydrogel ball, you should consult a doctor and show him a package of such balls with a detailed composition. True, in general, with such a complaint, doctors advise only to drink more liquid and give the child sorbents (for prevention). In addition, you should carefully monitor the baby, tracking his physical condition.

What to do if a child swallows a glass ball?

Small glass balls can be swallowed easily by babies while playing with them. But sometimes children manage to eat even large enough balls, about two and a half centimeters in diameter. It is clear that such an event will unsettle any parent. But what to do in this case?

If the ball has entered the digestive system, and not into the respiratory tract, you should not relax at all. It is advisable to go to the hospital the next day and consult a doctor. Your doctor may recommend an x-ray to see the location of the foreign body. Also, experts usually advise feeding the child with mucous food in order to facilitate the movement of the ball and its excretion from the body. Parents need to closely monitor the baby's feces to make sure the balloon is out. If this does not happen within three to four days, you must go to the hospital for an X-ray. The foreign body may have to be removed by endoscopic methods.

Do not give your baby small objects that he willingly pulls into his mouth. If the ball not only hit the crumbs, but he also managed to swallow it, do not panic. The smooth surface does not injure the baby's gastrointestinal tract, and the item will come out on its own in a few days.

To prevent the child from swallowing the ball, give him large toys.

When small details disappear, they are not always inside the child. Count the balls, perhaps the kid is fantasizing about this topic. The child's intestines are 12 m long, so do not wait for the ball to appear the next day. It may appear in a week.

Metal balls are the components of the magnetic constructor. If your child is still young, do not buy such toys for him or play together.

Glass and plastic balls in the belly

Such balls are also not dangerous, but you will not see them on x-rays, so you should not torment the child. The main rule is not to worry if the child does not complain of abdominal pain.

What to do to get the ball out

When the child has eaten the ball, monitor his health. If he does not experience pain and discomfort and eats well, there is no reason to panic. Follow these guidelines:

  • Consult a pediatrician, describe the situation to him.
  • Do not try to "drive out" the foreign object yourself with laxatives or enemas, this will not help. It is forbidden to induce vomiting in the baby.
  • Feed the child with porridge, give him bread. Solid food will gradually push the ball towards the exit.
  • Check every baby's chair. Use rubber gloves to remove any lumps. Pay attention to the consistency and color of the faeces. If blood appears, immediately take the child to the doctor.

It is not worth taking the child for an x-ray if he is feeling well. This procedure is required if the baby becomes ill. In this case, surgical intervention is possible.

Despite constant warnings, the danger of small children swallowing neodymium magnets is often underestimated by both parents and doctors. These seemingly innocent magnets are very powerful, it is not for nothing that they are also called "supermagnets".

Over the past year, there have been a huge number of cases of contacting pediatricians and emergency departments for swallowing such magnets, but even among primary care physicians, there is very little alertness towards this type of injury.


The child swallowed the magnet, what should I do?

For a pediatric gastroenterologist, gastrointestinal foreign bodies are one of the most common reasons for an emergency call. When the doctor hears from the parents the phrase “the child has swallowed something,” we should try to establish the location of the foreign body (esophagus, stomach, intestines) and its physical properties (round, sharp, metal, plastic, etc.), and then decide whether medical intervention, what kind and how urgent.

As a rule, 80 - 90% of swallowed foreign bodies (for example, coins) come out spontaneously with feces, but 10 - 20% require endoscopic removal, and about 1% even require surgical intervention. The assessment of the benefit / risk of medical intervention in such cases is based on the likelihood of complications from a foreign body.

All of the above applies only to foreign bodies that do not have magnetic attraction. When it comes to magnets, the rules change.

Magnetic attraction

In the last 10 years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of cases of ingestion of magnetic foreign bodies; according to American statistics, the frequency of calls to emergency medical services during this period increased by 8.5 times, and continues to increase by an average of 75% annually.

In most cases, magnets are swallowed - children under 5 years of age. However, in the past few years, there has been an increase in the frequency of ingestion of magnetic beads in older children. These unpleasant changes are associated with an increase in the production of toys based on magnetic balls, such as the Neocube or "toy piercing", which are very popular among schoolchildren. In such situations, endoscopic removal of the magnet was required in 10% -12% of the children who applied, and in 4% -5%, abdominal surgery was required.

These are not ordinary magnets at all.

Modern neodymium magnetic toys usually consist of 100-200 small magnetic balls with a very powerful magnetic field. At first glance, neodymium magnets are completely harmless: they are smooth, round - that is, they should not damage the wall of the gastrointestinal tract when swallowed, and can go back with feces without any problems.

However, it should be borne in mind that neodymium magnets are much stronger than ordinary magnets and are capable of interacting with other metal bodies at a very large distance. Therefore, if one swallowed magnetic ball really easily comes out on its own, then 2 or more balls will certainly interact with each other, pulling and squeezing various parts of the gastrointestinal tract with each other, and causing catastrophic consequences. Most often, the adhesion of magnetic balls causes an ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract wall with perforation.


The insidiousness of the situation is that a child who has swallowed magnetic balls does not have any symptoms until the moment of perforation and the onset of peritonitis. The slightest delay in diagnosis and medical intervention - can lead to sepsis and death of the child.

Clinical case

A typical example of the situation described: a healthy three-year-old boy was taken to the emergency room, his mother worried that "he has swallowed some round magnets." The only symptom revealed during the examination of the child was hypersalivation. On a survey X-ray of the abdominal cavity, the doctors saw that the magnets were located in the epigastric region and the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. An endoscopic examination of the proximal jejunum was performed, hoping to find a magnet there, but during the preparation of the child for the procedure, the magnet shifted beyond the reach of the endoscope. The child was sent home, the mother was given recommendations to examine the child's stool, to look for and count the magnets until everyone came out. In addition, the child was prescribed a laxative course.


For two days, despite the diarrhea from the laxative, not a single magnet was found in the stool. In addition, the child developed fever, tachycardia and abdominal pain. A repeat X-ray showed that the magnets had connected in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen. During laparoscopy, it turned out that 3 neodymium magnets, "sticking" to each other, caused perforation of two loops of the ileum. The magnets were removed and the perforations were sutured.


Advocacy against magnetic toys

One of the first to speak loudly about this issue was Dr. Adam Noel. He described the case of a two-year-old child who swallowed several neodymium magnetic beads. These balls "welded" several loops of the intestine, which led to necrosis, peritonitis and excision of several parts of the intestine, and ended in the formation of a "short bowel syndrome" in the child.

Dr. Noel and his colleagues came together to gather information on this issue by interviewing physicians and members of the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). Respondents reported 123 clinical cases that occurred between 2008 and 2012. Nearly 80% of the patients described required endoscopic or abdominal surgery, or both. Surgical removal of the magnet was required in 31% of patients; 43% of patients required additional surgeries, including suturing of intestinal perforations - 60%, and intestinal resection in 15%. Finally, 9% of patients required long-term rehabilitation treatment for the developed complications - for example, bowel rehabilitation.

The result of this work was the publication of the NASPGHAN clinical guideline, which emphasized the need for aggressive bans on these toys in children, as well as educational and advocacy programs. Together with other medical communities, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Association of Pediatric Surgeons, they have developed a comprehensive algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of children with neodymium magnetic foreign bodies of the gastrointestinal tract, regulating the time, type and amount of medical interventions depending on the number of swallowed magnets, their location and the age of swallowing.

They also embarked on extensive training for pediatric gastroenterologists and other pediatric physicians on how to treat this new danger.

NASPGHAN strives to educate the non-medical community as well by publishing materials on its website and collaborating with the media. They continue to collect more information on the clinical cases, prevalence and incidence of complications from swallowing magnets and are asking the government to ban the sale of such toys in the United States entirely.

Responsiveness

Since the end of 2012, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has banned the sale of certain types of children's toys, which are based on super magnets. Most magnetic toys have been banned from children under 14 years of age. In 2013, the CPSC announced that several large retailers were participating in a community collection campaign for neodymium magnet sets.

Conclusion

Swallowing neodymium magnets is a preventable cause of disease in our children that requires costly medical interventions. Clinicians should be well versed in the symptoms and complications associated with ingesting magnets. The main goal of treating such cases is to minimize the time between swallowing, diagnosis and medical intervention. The main goal of preventing this problem is to inform parents, educators and even doctors about this danger, so that the magnets are as far away from children as possible.

Prevention of swallowing magnetic beads is much easier than diagnosis and treatment, which is why the main effort should be directed to raising the awareness of parents and healthcare professionals about this formidable and rapidly growing problem.

Learning about the world, children often swallow something completely unsuitable for eating, stuff foreign objects into their mouths and ears. One of the problems that is often discussed on the forums of young parents, what to do if a child swallows a ball? Moreover, the balls in the descriptions are very diverse: metal, glass, hydrogel, plastic, magnetic, Orbiz and many more options.

The most dangerous of these are magnetic and hydrogel. We have devoted a separate issue to emergency care for swallowing a magnet, and we will consider in detail the question “what to do if a child swallows a hydrogel ball” within the framework of this material.

If a child swallows a ball of iron, plastic and even glass, then first of all you need to calm down and not give in to panic. A situation similar to yours, at least once, but met with almost all parents, and they safely resolved it somewhere in 3-4 days. It is after such a time that the foreign object should come out on its own along with the feces.

In this situation, first aid depends on the size of the rounded object. If the baby has swallowed a small ball (less than 1 cm in diameter) and does not show signs of anxiety, then emergency hospitalization may not be carried out. You just need to carefully monitor the child's well-being and consult a doctor if vomiting, constipation, complaints of discomfort in the abdomen begin. The chair during this period also needs to be checked so as not to miss the moment when the ball will naturally leave the body.

Do not give your baby emetics or laxatives. Taking medication can reverse the process and will only exacerbate the situation. You need to eat more solid, tough food, which will allow the foreign object to be pushed through the intestines. Porridge and crackers are well suited for these purposes.

When is it necessary to see a doctor?

It is imperative to see a doctor if the item did not come out naturally within four days. Also, the help of a specialist is mandatory if the size of the ball exceeds 1 cm in diameter. In the hospital, the child will undergo fluoroscopy and the doctor will be able to say exactly where the foreign body is and give recommendations for further action.

Even taking into account the large size of the foreign body, extraction can take place without surgery. For example, an iron ball can be removed from the stomach using FGS.

There are often cases when parents are tormented by the question - "what to do if the child swallowed the ball", but in fact no one has swallowed anything. Toddlers cannot speak, and parents begin to think out for them situations that actually did not happen. Older children, on the contrary, are very fond of fantasizing. In order not to panic within four days, you can immediately take an X-ray and get reliable information on the situation. In this case, it will be possible to preserve not only children's health, but also the health of parents.

Orbis hydrogel ball

If a child has swallowed a hydrogel ball, then you should immediately consult a doctor. The hydrogel expands on contact with water. It will also increase in the stomach with the intestines, which can lead to intestinal obstruction. It is important to know that the hydrogel ball used for flowers or the Orbis toy (arbiza ball) is almost impossible to determine on X-ray. In order to avoid serious consequences, it is worth being under the constant supervision of a specialist.

Concerning the toxicity of the hydrogel, opinions are contradictory, on the one hand, the composition includes acrylamide, which is a neurotoxin, on the other hand, toxicologists say that there can be no harmful effects from the substance.

If you immediately find that the baby has swallowed the hydrogel ball, you can induce vomiting and get rid of the foreign object on your own. If you do not know the number of swallowed bodies, you must consult a doctor in any case. To induce vomiting, give the child water, if he refuses to drink water, then juice, fruit drink, a mixture, any liquid that the baby agrees to consume in large quantities. Then press on the root of the tongue, the contents of the stomach should come out. Repeat the procedure a second time and make sure that foreign objects are present in the vomit. If you know exactly how many of them were swallowed and the amount corresponds to the amount released during vomiting, then you do not need to consult a doctor.

Balloon

Cases of swallowing part of a balloon are also not uncommon. Children manage to find and put objects in their mouths much faster than we adults find them and throw them away. The rubber from which the balloon is made is dangerous primarily for the respiratory tract, because can block them and the child will begin to suffocate. In this case, it is necessary to unclench the jaws as quickly as possible and try to pull out the rubber with your fingers. If the rubber has already been swallowed, then it should come out on its own in a natural way.

Most often, there are cases when the child ate a small piece of the burst ball, and not the whole one. The small size should not negatively affect the health of the child.

Shoebox balls

If a child has swallowed balls from a shoebox, then first of all, you need to give him plenty of drink. The transparent spheres are silicon dioxide or silica gel and their main purpose is to absorb moisture. By absorbing water, they become brittle and destroyed.

Given the variety of manufacturers and the inability to accurately determine the composition of silica gel, it will not be superfluous to give the child any of the medications with adsorbing properties. For example, it can be enterosgel or polysorb.

Every child is inquisitive by nature, therefore, cases of the appearance of foreign objects in the nose or children's stomach are not at all uncommon. In modern society, a large number of advisers from the Internet come to the aid of parents, however, very often the recommendations are contradictory and come from people far from medicine. Do not risk your child's health! In any situation that causes you even a bit of doubt, contact the specialists.