Question
Ask the Expert: Half an hour ago, my grandchild (1.5 years old) was eating dates and accidentally swallowed the pit. The pit was about 5mm in diameter and 10mm long. There were no unusual reactions after eating it. I am in urgent need of an expert’s advice: What measures should we take to make up for this?
Answer
Hello, first of all, don’t worry too much, but also don’t be complacent; closely monitor the baby’s reactions. Avoid severe movements [violent exercise]. I suggest that you carefully search for the date pit each time the baby has a bowel movement in the next few days. Eating more chive (try to choose longer ones) can gradually wrap around the pit to form a ball centered on the pit, which can then be excreted through bowel movements. This method can also prevent the sharp edges of the pit from hurting the intestines. Wishing the baby a quick recovery and the safe excretion of the date pit!