Question
What should I do if my 1.5-year-old child accidentally swallows gum?
Answer
Generally speaking, chewing gum will be excreted with the feces, so there is no need to worry too much. In the past few days, you can give your child more fiber- and oil-rich foods and drink more water, which will help the chewing gum be excreted faster. In most cases, gum can pass through the body with feces, so there is no need to worry excessively. For the next few days, you can give your child more fiber-rich and oily foods, as well as plenty of water, which can help the gum to pass more quickly.