What if a child swallows a balloon?

If a child accidentally eats a balloon, if there is no obvious discomfort, you can temporarily observe and wait for the balloon to be naturally discharged with the feces; if the child develops symptoms such as vomiting and abdominal pain, you need to urgently consult a doctor. 1. Temporary observation: the balloon is soft and smooth, does not have the danger of scratching the intestinal tract or adhesion with the intestinal tract, so after the accidental ingestion of the balloon, if there is no obvious discomfort, you can temporarily observe, waiting for the balloon with the feces with the discharge. At the same time, you can let the child drink more water or eat some food rich in dietary fiber, such as vegetables, bananas, in order to promote gastrointestinal movement, accelerate defecation, in the process of close observation of the child’s situation, if any discomfort immediately seek medical attention. 2. Emergency medical care: If your child suffers from abdominal pain, nausea, restlessness, difficulty breathing and other symptoms after eating a balloon, you need to seek emergency medical care. If a small child accidentally ingested a balloon, need to go to the hospital as soon as possible, the doctor according to the specific conditions, to develop individualized diagnosis and treatment plan, so as not to delay the condition.