Okay, technically it is still Wednesday. I did taxes all day today and almost forgot to post the answers to Two Truths and a Non Truth.
Here we go... Poison
1. Symptoms of poisoning may be subtle and may not develop for hours. TRUE
Recognizing a poisoning when it occurs can be tricky. Immediately after a poisoning your baby may look fine. Monitor your baby for several hours watching specifically for the following:
sleepiness/lethargy
odd odors on breath
difficulty breathing
excessive drooling
nausea/vomiting
burns on lips/mouth
stains on clothing
2. The Poison Control Center receives the greatest number of calls in the late afternoons and evenings. TRUE
According to the Poison Control Center the greatest number of calls do occur in the late afternoons and evenings. They don't offer specific reasons but as a mother I have a few guesses- How about... I'm tired or I'm cooking dinner or I'm helping a sibling? I don't know for sure but what I do know is that we can all take this information and use it to help prevent a potential poisoning by safe guarding our homes and being extra vigilant during those hours.
3. You should immediately give syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal to your baby if you suspect he/she has been poisoned by something in your home. FALSE
DO NOT give syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal unless instructed to do so by a physician or poison control center. In some cases treating with syrup of ipecac or activated charcoal can make the situation worse. On a similar note, DO NOT induce vomiting or give your baby any food or drink prior to calling the poison control center.
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
know more. worry less.
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