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Eaten petel of yellow marigold flower
Hello, my son is 16 months old he accidentally eaten one petal of marigold flower, it is dengerous??
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Nothing to worry- it's not poisonous
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It’s very common at this age for toddlers to explore things by putting them in their mouth. Eating a small petal of a marigold flower is usually not dangerous.
Keep plants, flowers, and small objects out of reach
Supervise during outdoor play
Teach early about what is ‘not for eating’
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Offer sips of water to clear the mouth
Observe for 24 hours
No need to induce vomiting or give any home remedies
If any symptoms occur, contact your doctor
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Red flags:
Vomiting, diarrhea, or excessive drooling
Rash or swelling around the mouth
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Drowsiness or unusual behavior
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It's usually considered non toxic
So no need to worry
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just watch for vomitting , excessive crying ,rashes ,breathing difficulty for 24 hours
if any symptoms noticed kindly consult pediatrican
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Anjali Maini
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33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Marigold flowers are usually edible, source of homeopathy medicine too
A petal eaten wouldn’t harm a baby. Mostly the Indian marigolds are safe
Some varieties of marigold like marsh marigold are not in edible list and be careful when the baby is left unattended with them. Usually, they cause stomach and urinary irritation and symptoms accordingly
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Should be safe
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If symptoms of diarrhoea/ vomiting/ pain develop consult. A safe pathway is to keep feeding the baby normally in accidental unknown exposure - the agent will be absorbed minimally and not do much harm. We encourage toasted bread as a home remedy
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