Is it bad that my son swallowed a crayon? If so, what should I do?

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tkwestlie	Children's art supplies are non-toxic for this very reason. I would recommend a call to his pediatrician or to poison control just to be on the safe side though. Chances are it will pass. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hoophunny51	no cuz the crayon should be non-toxic says so on the box but if worried then go to a doctor Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

eric_n	A crayon does not have any chemicals that you need to worry about intoxicating your son. They are pretty much just wax and different colored dyes. So long as he chewed it to some extent or swallowed a part of it less than about an inch and a half long, you can just wait for it to pass out in his stool. Any color on his teeth is a sure sign that chewing has occured. If you did not see how long the section he swallowed was, just keep an eye on him for a possible bowel obstruction. If he starts to have some abdominal pain, runs a fever, or his bowel movements suddenly stop occuring for a few days, take him to you local hospital's Emergency Department for evaluation. This is not a likely scenario, but anything is possible. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

herb52781	no it will come out Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amber E	If he's choking or having difficulty breathing, go to the ER. If it's just a small portion of crayon, no big deal. They are non-toxic. If it was a big chunk, just watch to make sure it passes (gross, I know.) Anyway, good luck. Enjoy your little boy. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Timothy H	When a Crayola becomes crap it's Crappola. theres gonna be a colorfull suprise in his diper. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Cutie_Pie	Only if it was toxic Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

firestarter	No, they're are non-toxic. It's printed on the box. He will pass it in his stool . Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

caitie	no they are normally non-toxic. Just scold him, a little. he will have a tummy ache. Give him a lot of fruit as a Natural Laxative. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jesseica	No crayons are not toxic. I am going to assume that it was a piece of a crayon and not the entire crayon. As long as it is not blocking any air ways I would not be concerned. It just has to work its way through his system. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ray	Children's crayons are nontoxic just in case a child decides to eat one. I won't worry about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cutie_006006	no it's just coloured wax! same as eating a candle.....which i have done while drunk for money ahah it was vanilla incase you were wondering Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pisof49	get him a coloring book and set him on the comode Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

york_hellen	If he's not having troble breathing......he's prolly ok. You might call posion control just to be on the safeside but most crayons are not toxic.....he's just gonna poop in color lol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♪ Tony's girl ♪	If it was a whole crayon take him to the hospital. If it was just a bite size piece I wouldn't worry about it too much. CRAYOLA'S ingredients are suppose to be non-toxic... it was a CRAYOLA brand right? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rava K...salsa khalsa	well, if he's having problems... call the hospital... if not...chill out ...everything will be okay. UNLESS ITS TOXIC1!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dianes98	Luckily crayons are non toxic. i think kids have been eating them since they were invented. The worse that could happen is he may get slightly constipated. Mostly likely though, you won't see a single symptom of anythning wrong. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ashley m	Will talk to him in then see what happen. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pet stylist	I don't think it will hurt him. My dog ate a 24 pack box of crayons once. He pooped sicadelic for a few days. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

k m	no. kids swallow crayons all the time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

buzybee	If it's non-toxic then all is ok Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gumby	be ready for crayon poo! seriously though. it is ok. my kids have eaten crayon. it will be pretty gross and very difficult to wipe when it comes out the other end. you can call your doctor or your doc's nurses if you're still concerned. or if you live in the us you can always call poison control at 1-800-222-1222 and in reference to the above poster, you never ever induce vomit in a child. you should never give them Ipecac either. ask your doc Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rav0730	my mom told me that i swallowed a nickel when i was a kid ... i just wound up pooping it out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rock	how old is your son? how much did he swallow? if possible, try to make him throw up if it's just a little, i don't think it's a big deal Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

GRINICAND	No he'll be ok. Crayons are non-toxic! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

worldisstillthesame	Nothing. He will be alright. Stomach acid will take care of it. He might have colored poop. :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lissahinds	call poison control and let them know - they'll let you know what you have to do - if you have to do anything at all. My 8 year old swallowed a quarter and after a million panicked doctor appointments that I drug him to, he never had a problem. He was fine, I'm sure yours will be too! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Siany	get off the pc and look after him for a start woman Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bethcoughy	Call Crayola and get advice: 800.272.9652. The consumer center is open weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time. This is from their website: Question: Are Crayola products nontoxic even if ingested? Answer: As a leader in children's art material products, safety is of utmost importance to Binney & Smith. All Binney & Smith products have been certified nontoxic by an independent toxicologist and have earned the Art and Creative Materials Institute's (ACMI) APPROVED PRODUCT (AP) seal. This provides consumers assurance that products bearing this seal meet or exceed specific quality standards and contain no known toxic or harmful substances in sufficient quantities to be injurious to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. As with any non-food product that has been ingested, you may wish to contact your physician or local poison center to make them aware of the situation. All Crayola products are tested by an independent toxicologist to identify any health effect, including sensitivity to common allergens. Although this is so, it is possible for individuals to have a sensitivity to a particular ingredient contained in our products, just as an individual can have a sensitivity to a certain food. If we can provide further assistance, please call (800) 272-9652 weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No