Question
Is it okay if the baby eats a piece of aluminum foil from the packaging of the medicine?
Answer
If a baby accidentally swallows the aluminum foil from the back of a medicine box, it typically will not be absorbed and will be expelled with feces, but one should monitor the baby for any discomfort symptoms. If the baby does not show any discomfort, you can observe at home for a while. If the baby exhibits symptoms such as crying, refusing to eat, or bloody stools, it is important to take the baby to the hospital for a check-up. Generally, the aluminum foil will not be absorbed in the baby’s body and will not affect the baby’s future growth and development.