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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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What Happens If Baby Swallows Petroleum Jelly

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Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

[I accidentally took a sip of fabric softener thinking it was lemon water. Am I in danger?] View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr.  Pradeep Kumar MD

Hello Doctor My 8 months old girl baby face looks fair but body looks very darker.. I am using tedibar soap and vaseline baby petroleum jelly. Please tell me which soap,lotion,massaging oil i... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pradeep Kumar ( Pediatrician)
Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

Today I have external sores close to my anus. Used petroleum jelly last night because of irritation yesterday. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Kakkar S. MD

Hello Dr My lips is getting dry and getting broken down a bit. I am using petroleum jelly but not getting much benefits. pl help regards ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar MD

). I wake up and my face is very dry so I apply more petroleum jelly and it makes the itchness ... face got very swollen and dry. I started using antihistamines and moisturizing my face with petroleum ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar ( Pulmonologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Emmette Clark MD

Hi Doc can I use petroleum Jelly for crack lips for my 2 weeks old baby? He have g6pd during his ... can use petroleum jelly for his crack lips or what to put in his lips to get... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Emmette Clark ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

dear team my son who is 10 months old baby. he swolled mosquito mat. for emergency purpose suddenly I given to eat tamarind to him after that I took him to consult with paediatric doctor at that same ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Umair MD

MY 2 YEARS OLD, HAD JUST SWALLOED MARKER INK. IT WAS A VERY DARK BLUE ALMOST PURPLE, AND THE COLORING DOES NOT COME OUT OFF HER TOUNGE AND TEETH. I AM VERY CONCERNED AND NERVOUS ABOUT IT... WHAT WILL ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Umair ( Pediatrician)
Dr. Praveen MD

[My seven year old granddaughter swallowed a quarter while with her mother. She came back to my son s house today after visitation with mom. My granddaughter has eaten all day and has not shown any problems. My son plans... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Eric Goldstein MD

. I wanted to put petroleum jelly in her hair to keep it from getting dry scalp etc but I m wondering if the constant digestion of the petroleum jelly will have a negative effect? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Eric Goldstein ( Pediatrician)