What should I do if a six-month-old baby ate some tissue paper?

If a six-month-old baby accidentally ingests some tissue paper, the situation can be managed by promptly cleaning the mouth, drinking plenty of water, and seeking timely medical attention. Specific measures are as follows:

1. Promptly clean the mouth

If the tissue paper is still in the mouth and hasn't been swallowed, parents should immediately remove it from the infant's mouth to prevent swallowing, which could affect digestive function.

2. Drink plenty of water

Tissue paper contains a relatively high amount of wood pulp. If only a small amount has been ingested, it may gradually dissolve in stomach acid. Drinking large amounts of water can help accelerate the excretion of the tissue paper.

3. Seek timely medical attention

If a large amount of tissue paper has been ingested and symptoms such as abdominal bloating or loss of appetite occur, medical help should be sought immediately. Further examinations will be conducted, and under a doctor’s guidance, methods such as induced vomiting or gastric lavage may be used to remove the tissue paper from the body.

In daily life, keep tissue paper, documents, and other items that could easily be误eaten out of infants' reach to prevent similar incidents from happening again.