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Aug. 22, 2023

Ep.30: The child who ate a penny and other accidental ingestions

Ep.30: The child who ate a penny and other accidental ingestions

Kids won’t eat their veggies, but they eat everything else! Dr. Wendy shares stories of kids who have swallowed everything from coins to plants and medication overdoses and what to do about accidental ingestions. Don’t feel bad if you’ve accidentally poisoned your child, we’ve all done it!


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