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Can Intake Pf Petroleum Jelly By Infants Cause Harm?
I found my son in the bedroom with a petroleum jelly all over on his hand and a little around his mouth. I am not sure if he ate or not, but it seems like he put some in his mouth. I was worried if he may get sick then I started searching on google and I found this site. Is he going to be alright if he ate some of the petroleum jelly? Thank you for your help.
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
When swallowed in small amounts, the petroleum jelly can act as a laxative and cause soft or loose stools.
The toxicity is minimal, so dont worry.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
When swallowed in small amounts, the petroleum jelly can act as a laxative and cause soft or loose stools.
The toxicity is minimal, so dont worry.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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