ds swallowed a nail...

[mousymouse]

at pre-school he was "dared" by another child.

he swallowed one or two very small metal nails, you know from this game where you nail patterns onto a cork board.

I guess they will just come out in a day or two.
what do I need to look out for incase they cause trouble?

I think you should take him to A&E and get him
checked out then have a chat about safety to his
teacher.

a&e.

I should think. If they've got sharp ends could there be a chance they could perforate insides? Maybe ring NHS direct for advice?

agree, a&e.

A&E. They probably will just come out the other end, but there's also a chance they could perforate the intestines.

At the very least ring NHS direct - 0845 4647

Ooh yes a and e. When I was there in Jan, an 18 month old had swallowed a tiny piece of lego and they were xraying him. I would def get it checked.

Is he OK?

A&E

The risk is of a perforated bowel, which is very dangerous

thanks he is fine. nhs direct said to monitor him today and to listen to the clonk in the toilet bowl.
the nails are only small, maybe a centimeter long and are rounded off.