Has my baby swallowed a battery?

[MrsCK]

Found him putting a battery in his mouth from the battery drawer which hasn't been child proofed yet. No idea how many batteries were in there...he's 14 months

If you think he has you need to go to a&e immediately. Some types of battery can be fatal to babies and children if swallowed (esp smaller watch type batteries). OH is an A&E doctor and is always fanatical about keeping batteries away from our DC.

No one here is going to be able to tell you that! Call 111 and ask them what you should do.

If it's even been near his mouth take him to A&E now

A&E just in case! That can be fatal if he has and there's no way of knowing without an xray!

Button ones? They can kill. Don't take any chances.

Agree if there is any doubt they can do an x-Ray.

Another vote for a and e imedatly I am afraid. Let's hope it is a false alarm

Ditto A and E. Batteries are dangerous.

Swallowing batteries, especially the small button type batteries, can be fatal.

If it's at all possible that he's swallowed a battery, then take him to A&E immediately. They can do X-Rays to check.

Go to A&E. Straight away. I hope he's ok.

Highly unlikely. A and e for reassurance and then enjoy the rest of your day.

OK it would have been an AA size if anything. I'll go to a and e

It would be pretty impressive if he's been able to comfortably swallow an AA battery.

I doubt he would swallow one easily without choking. In a&e they might use the metal detector baton. It's safer than an xray. We had this when my daughter swallowed and nearly choked on a coin.

AA? I'm quite impressed.

Get off MN and get to A&E if you think he has though!

He probably hasn't swallowed an AA sized battery, but I'd go to A&E just in case.

And find somewhere else to keep you batteries!