Laundry capsules, often colored and scented, can be a source of temptation for the little ones, thinking it is candy. A young English mother shares a heartbreaking message about the dangers of these capsules.
Only 10 months old, Pearce, the son of Melissa Cairney, is in a coma after accidentally swallowing a capsule of liquid laundry detergent. She is now warning the parents.
A heartbreaking message
The 27-year-old mother posted a poignant message on her Facebook account warning parents about the laundry capsules: “In the blink of an eye, my son ate a laundry capsule and in 30 minutes he was 'started vomiting, coughing, everything happened so quickly, I had the good instinct to get him to the hospital on time. He is now in intensive care ”. She continues her testimony “I'm heartbroken, it's hard to see him in such a state, I'm sharing this post hoping people know how dangerous these capsules are, if you are in this situation, go to the hospital as soon as possible ”.
Doctors are optimistic and the baby's life-threatening prognosis is not underway, Daily Records says, however, they don't know how long baby Pearce will recover from the accident.
However, Melissa Cairney is not the only one, Juliet Turner, another mum from Glasgow, has also borne the brunt. She says “although the capsules were stored, Eva was able to grab them and bite into them, she immediately fell ill. Without further ado, we went to the nearest hospital. "
A call for caution
Young mother Mélissa hopes that by sharing her message, she can prevent other children from suffering the same fate. Laundry capsules are still too unknown to the public, although they represent a real danger for children.
According to the latest survey by the Royal Society For the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA), a British charity, 45% of parents put laundry capsules within the reach of children, without realizing the danger.
In France, according to the latest DGS press release from March 2016, the number of accidental exposures has increased in recent years. 5,000 cases were recorded in 2014 against 500 in 2009. These are mainly children under 5 years old.
It is important to know that liquid detergents are aggressive products, even corrosive to the skin and the mucous membrane, liable to cause burns. If swallowed, the product may cause vomiting as well as respiratory difficulties. For this, it is preferable to place the packaging out of the reach of children and in closed cupboards.
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