Perhaps do as we say, not as we do.

 

Just because you can swallow something doesn’t mean you should.

I think I’ve actually said that before on here.

Well, it’s worth repeating and using these docs as an example of what NOT to do.

Swallowing LEGO Parts For Science

A group of doctors with the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health decided to swallow LEGO pieces in order to study the health effects the building blocks could have on children. Six participants each swallowed a LEGO minifigure head and monitored their digestive health. None reported any problems and passed the heads in an average of 1.7 days. While they say LEGOS are good to “just wait and see” if swallowed, they do tell parents to make sure nothing is caught in their child’s throat and to seek medical attention if the object is sharp. SOURCE

In summary, don’t try this because:

  • You or your child could choke on the LEGOS.

  • This factoid was pulled from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! And, while it may be true, I do not turn to it for medical advice.

  • LEGOS are fun to play with — less fun to find after being swallowed.

 
 
 

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