Is it OK for children to swallow chewing gum?

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 15:33

I was just at the park with my lil bro who's 9 and I gave him a piece of gum, and I told him repeatedly not to swallow it. 5 mins later (yes literally 5 mins later) I told him to give it to me and I'll put it back in the wrapping and throw it in the bin. You know what happened next.. yep he swallowed it. He said the 1st time he swallowed it, he could feel it still in his throat and it didn't quite go down anyway now he says everything is alright. Will he be OK? he's small build so i'm just a bit worried, this happened about half an hour ago and he seems fine now, just wondering if you think I should phone NHS direct or something. Thanks

Elphie_Lives · 27/08/10 - 15:36

Its fine, its just an old wives tale that you shouldn't swallow chewing gum.

ginock · 27/08/10 - 15:43

Elphie_Lives wrote: »

Its fine, its just an old wives tale that you shouldn't swallow chewing gum.

That and the other one that if you eat the pips from a apple a apple tree grows out of your ears

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 15:46

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Hannah;43557042']I was just at the park with my lil bro who's 9 and I gave him a piece of gum, and I told him repeatedly not to swallow it. 5 mins later (yes literally 5 mins later) I told him to give it to me and I'll put it back in the wrapping and throw it in the bin. You know what happened next.. yep he swallowed it. He said the 1st time he swallowed it, he could feel it still in his throat and it didn't quite go down anyway now he says everything is alright. Will he be OK? he's small build so i'm just a bit worried, this happened about half an hour ago and he seems fine now, just wondering if you think I should phone NHS direct or something. Thanks

Do you really think it's safe for you to be left in charge of your brother:rolleyes:

madlh100 · 27/08/10 - 15:52

ginock wrote: »

That and the other one that if you eat the pips from a apple a apple tree grows out of your ears

LOL. Do people actually believe that?

OP - When I was younger I swallowed chewing gum and I was violently sick. Really bad I was.

I think it was from the chewing gum, but it could have been something else.

bitchboyblue · 27/08/10 - 15:59

the chewing gum may entangle around all his vital organs, squeezing them all together and causing untold damage. phone 999 NOW!!!!!!

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 16:00

ginock wrote: »

That and the other one that if you eat the pips from a apple a apple tree grows out of your ears

They actually grow out of your bum.

!!11oneone · 27/08/10 - 16:00

This man didn't hede the advice about swallowing pips, and look at him now...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-10953011

Hypnodisc · 27/08/10 - 16:09

I don't think it's very good for you; but as long as it's non-toxic (which it obviously is if it can be put into the mouth) then it will come out the other end, same as anything.

No different to swallowing a small coin, the stuff drugs are wrapped in then swallowed (minus the drugs

), swallowing teeth/fillings etc etc etc

madlh100 · 27/08/10 - 16:38

ginock wrote: »

That and the other one that if you eat the pips from a apple a apple tree grows out of your ears

bitchboyblue wrote: »

the chewing gum may entangle around all his vital organs, squeezing them all together and causing untold damage. phone 999 NOW!!!!!!

I actually think this happened to me. I was so sick it was unreal. I was in so much discomfort.

Mint_Tea · 27/08/10 - 16:42

woodbush wrote: »

Do you really think it's safe for you to be left in charge of your brother:rolleyes:

THIS!!!

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 19:45

Be fine...I grated half an acrylic nails into the pasta today...they lived :-)

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 22:15

Ah where would we be on a Friday without the OP's pressing panic du jour?

He'll be fine Hannah, but if I was you I would check every poo he has for the next week to make sure it's gone. Gillian McKeith may help you if you ask her nicely.

OneTreeHillFan · 27/08/10 - 22:36

yes it is i used to do it all the time and i'm fine!:D

[Deleted User] · 27/08/10 - 22:57

madlh100 wrote: »

LOL. Do people actually believe that?

Of course they do, kids that is. Kids will believe anything up to a certain age, tooth fairy, santa claus etc

TBH it's basically all part of growing up to scare the shit out of your kids with things like apples growing inside you if you swallow pips.:D

Finlay Reader · 27/08/10 - 23:01

are you for real. hannah?

cnbcwatcher · 28/08/10 - 01:00

ginock wrote: »

That and the other one that if you eat the pips from a apple a apple tree grows out of your ears

Never eaten one so I don't know if it's true or not

I'm always careful when eating apples (the fruit of course) though.

KFA · 28/08/10 - 01:39

My mum used to tell me if I swallowed gum it'd strangle my heart. Keep a look out for any heart-strangling symptoms.

[Deleted User] · 28/08/10 - 15:24

woodbush wrote: »

Do you really think it's safe for you to be left in charge of your brother:rolleyes:

...Yes? Why wouldn't he be safe with me?

Thanks people

Mint_Tea · 28/08/10 - 15:31

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Hannah;43592146']...Yes? Why wouldn't he be safe with me?

Thanks people

Because of what your opening post implies...amongst other things.

[Deleted User] · 28/08/10 - 15:34

Mint_Tea wrote: »

Because of what your opening post implies...amongst other things.

because I gave him 1 piece of gum? he wasn't running or jumping around when he had it in his mouth he was sat on the bench with me and we were talking.

Ugh I'm sick of people on this forum being so judgemental all the time, it bloody annoys me. :mad:

ramblas · 28/08/10 - 16:08

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Hannah;43592436']because I gave him 1 piece of gum? he wasn't running or jumping around when he had it in his mouth he was sat on the bench with me and we were talking.

Ugh I'm sick of people on this forum being so judgemental all the time, it bloody annoys me. :mad:

I think it was more to do with the fact that you had to ask such a question in the first instance. Still, I suppose in the absence of moila.

[Deleted User] · 28/08/10 - 16:21

ramblas wrote: »

I think it was more to do with the fact that you had to ask such a question in the first instance. Still, I suppose in the absence of moila.

I honestly didn't know if he'd be alright or not that's all but I knew it wasn't an emergency. What's moila? I keep seeing that word?

ramblas · 28/08/10 - 16:45

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Hannah;43593723']I honestly didn't know if he'd be alright or not that's all but I knew it wasn't an emergency. What's moila? I keep seeing that word?

Let's not get silly now.:)

[Deleted User] · 28/08/10 - 17:02

Threads from the now inactive Moila.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/search.php?searchid=69005392

The Geek · 28/08/10 - 18:35

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Hannah;43593723']I honestly didn't know if he'd be alright or not that's all but I knew it wasn't an emergency. What's moila? I keep seeing that word?

I think some people think you are Moila. You must have seen her numerous posts in here, I can't believe for a second that you haven't, you've been here long enough.

You're a bit like a slightly more sensible version of her.

Hey there!

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