Max just finished off the children's Tylenol

[joelsgirl]

I'm really freaked out! He's 2 1/2, and I would *guess* though I can't be sure, that it was probably twice the amount he is supposed to take.

Apparently I forgot to put it up after I gave some to Jack last night, and Max found it. I'm seriously sick over my carelessness.

Online I *thing* that I found said it could cause liver poisoning and that he will start throwing up if he has that. Does anyone know if that is right?! Should I take him to the ER right now or just keep an eye on him?

[lauren grier]

I'm assuming there's no poison control there to call.. so i'd call the er/nurse/something and see what they say...

I was trying to find the mL that would = an overdose at his age but can't find anything specific enough.. I would *think* that 2 doses wouldn't be extremely bad-- but I don't know a lot about tylenol (we don't use it at all). It does say that treatment within 8 hrs is important in cases of true overdose

[lauren grier]

do you want me to call poison control for you and see what they say?

[joelsgirl]

OMGosh, Lauren, yes. He's 2 1/2, weighs 32 lbs and I really don't know how much he drank. Maybe 2 or 3 ml.

[lauren grier]

k calling :]

[cindys732003]

Oh no Kellie! I hope he is okay! Keep us updated!!

[lovely1m]

oh, my goodness, keep up updated. I have no idea, but I think its a good idea to get the recommendation of poison control.

[lauren grier]

haha.. fyi.. poison control people are B*tchy....
she wouldn't answer me.. seriously.. she argued with me. She was like I don't feel comfortable telling you.. and i said I don't feel comfortable with you not telling me so you should just do so.. ^_^ I tried.. in the end she just said if you're not 100% sure how much he got (cause I didnt know the size of the bottle fyi.. not cause you're not sure.. I said probably 2 doses worth)take him to the ER. and hung up.

who knows 100% how much a kid could have consumed?

geezus.. sorry doll..

[joelsgirl]

I'll take him to the ER then. Thank you SO MUCH for calling for me. Say a prayer he'll be okay. The things I read online are not encouraging.

[lauren grier]

if you tell me the size of the bottle I will call back :p and hopefully get someone else

[lauren grier]

np .. I hope he's ok!! I'm pretty confident that he'll be alright though

[lauren grier]

OH.. and bring the bottle with you to the er.. she did say that

[Sarah8914]

I think he'll be okay, but I would definitely check that out too! let us know how it goes!!

[lovely1m]

Well, that was helpful. Good luck, Kellie!

[g8rbeckie]

I think he'll be okay, but I would definitely check that out too! let us know how it goes!!

I'm thinking the same thing...that he's ok if you think it was only 2-3 ml.

They make the stuff so darn sweet and good that the kids LOVE taking it. Mine are both always saying something hurts and they need medicine :glare:

Please let us know if sweet Max is OK Kellie!! thinking of you sweetie!!

[MadiLove918]

You guys are in my thoughts -- I'm sure all will be well. I'm definitely happy to see you're taking him (or are there now) to the ER. Best and safest decision!

Update us when you can and do know that these things happen. Don't be too hard on yourself, you did the right thing by seeking medical help. :hugs:

[eranslow]

hugs!! I hope everything turns out fine!

[kscwgirl]

if it was ml Kellie, I'm sure he's fine.. that's about half a teaspoon.. so he should be okay :)

[scrap2day]

Glad you're taking him to the ER. (never ignore a possible tylenol overdose)

Saying a prayer for him & you. I hope you don't have to sit too long in the ER and are home soon, safe & sound.

[mrs_jb]

Oh Kellie... I really hope that he is okay! Big HUGS and TONS of prayers!!!

Update us as soon as you can, I'll be thinking about you!!!

[KirstieGai]

hope everything is okay

[joelsgirl]

Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers!

He drank probably a third of a 4 oz bottle, which is about oh 7 or 8 doses. :( But the dr said he'd have to drink two FULL bottles to hit a toxic level. That SERIOUSLY was not in any of the information I found online!

I also talked to a dr friend who lives over here, and he said the same thing, so I'm still keeping an eye on the little guy, but he seems to be fine.

And I totally got a wake up call about keeping a better eye on my kids. I can know what they are doing but that doesn't mean that three minutes later they are still doing it!

On that note, I'm off to interact with the wee ones. :)

[ZaCola3]

Ohhh NO Kel! I'm glad Max is OK-My heart was on the floor till I read far enough to see your update-which was too far down the page, FYI!
Love you two!

[lauren grier]

so glad to hear that it would have had to have been 2 full bottles! I'm sure he'll be just fine <3 <3 (why couldn't chick head said that? sigh)

[ZaCola3]

P.S.
Don't beat yourself up (Which I'm sure you are, cause I know you like that), but just so you know-no one is gonna nominate me for mom of the year anytime soon-as you are well aware.
:wub:

[Misty Cato]

So glad he's ok. Hugs to you both.

[eranslow]

So glad he's okay!!

[4noisyboys]

That's so scary Kellie. I'm glad that it wasn't enough to poison him though! I hope he's doing fine.

[WalkersMommy]

I'm so glad he's ok! :) Don't be too hard on yourself Mommy, we all make mistakes! (((hugs)))

[breakingbrie]

That is so scary! I'm glad he's ok!!

[nikkiARNGwife]

Oh my gosh Kellie I am so glad he's okay! that would have freaked me out too!

[Keely~B]

The things those kids put us through! I'm so glad he's going to be okay.

[Lauren Reid]

WHY DOES TYLENOL HAVE TO TASTE SOOOO GOOD?!?!?!

Shouldn't all medicine taste like ass, so the kiddos don't WANT to consume that much of it?! jessica always wants some of her grape medicine.... do we have junkies on our hands?! ;)

glad it sounds like he'll be fine and def. don't beat yourself up over it... we ALL have our "CRAP!" :o moments.

PS. Just to make you giggle.... I had to call Poison Control once on... MYSELF! I had accidentally taken 2 of those crazy 800mg (or whatever they are) tylenols for my back and realized i was only suppose to have 1 (or something) and as soon as i swallowed them i realized they were those high dose ones and FREAKED! I was SO afraid i was gonna need to have my stomach pumped! The lady at poison control LAUGHED at me and said.... you'll probably have an upset stomach, but you'll be fine. :blink:

:hugs:

[Brandy]

((hugs)) Glad he's okay. And yes WHY does it taste good?! I was sick 2 months ago and all we had at the moment (like 2 am lol) was Owen's bubble gum tylonal and so I took a bit (lol) and oh my holy rotten teeth that was NOTHING but sugary taste, no wonder that's the ONLY one he will take.

[jenn7]

So glad to hear he is OK!! (((hugs)))

And now you've reminded me I should probably have that number on my fridge. I've been lucky to never have to call them yet, but you never know!

[MissKim]

Glad he's OK, Kellie.

If it makes you feel better, when Kiah was 2 or 3, she drank some gasoline. Dan had been mowing the lawn, and left the gas can out. The kids were playing tea party with it. Just had to give her milk and watch her. She didn't drink much, but I felt like worst mom ever.

[Lizzy257]

So glad to hear he's ok Kellie. Hope you're both doing ok now :)

[ryliesmom]

Glad to hear he's ok!

When I was about 2.5, we had just gotten home from vacation and were unpacking. My older sisters didn't put the medicine bag up like they were told to do and I got the baby aspirin and downed the entire bottle. I had to go to the ER and have my stomach pumped. I was fine, but to this day I still remember having my stomach pumped.

[mrs_jb]

I'm SO glad that he is okay Kellie!!!

[schock77]

Poor guy! I'm sure that had you scared! Glad he's ok...

[meganmecrazy]

Reading this very late but, OMG!! ((HUGS)) how scary that had to have been but thank God he is okay!

Shouldn't all medicine taste like ass, so the kiddos don't WANT to consume that much of it?! jessica always wants some of her grape medicine.... do we have junkies on our hands?!

LOL! How funny, I was thinking how much my kids like to take those meds too because they taste so darn good.

[Kara]

So glad he's okay!!!

[nesser1981]

Hugs Kellie!

[lovely1m]

Glad to hear all is fine!

My kid still won't take the medicines even with the tastes. He's on amoxicilian right now and the only reason I am getting him to take it is cause I told him it was like Lola's pink milk. lol

[scrap2day]

So glad to hear he's ok.

[crystalbella77]

awww! That is sooo scary Kellie!!! I am so glad he's ok!!!! Hugs to you guys!

[Shawna Clingerman]

Oh Kellie! How scary for you! I'm really so so glad to hear he's ok!

ps... that is a mistake anyone could make, my little tennyson has gotten into SO many things - seriously you think i would learn, but i am a space cadet! One day it was a GIANT KNIFE that he got off the counter or something, he's got his guardian angel working overtime I swear! You are a GREAT mom, don't beat yourself up k?

[rachaelsscraps]

WHY DOES TYLENOL HAVE TO TASTE SOOOO GOOD?!?!?!

Shouldn't all medicine taste like ass, so the kiddos don't WANT to consume that much of it?! jessica always wants some of her grape medicine...

Yes! I agree that it tastes way too good for kids!!! My son takes Zyrtec every night and always asks if he can have more! :blink:

[Heather Roselli]

Glad he is OK! Scary to say the least. I used to complain that the bottles were too small and I was running out too fast, but I think I'm glad that the bottles are so small...almost impossible for a toddler to take a dangerous dose from one bottle.

[Nathalie]

Glad everything is ok. Don't beat yourself up!

[Zoe Pearn]

I'm so glad he's okay Kellie! ((HUGS)) - don't be too hard on yourself either... I think kids are designed to do things like that to terrify their parents :)

[rach3975]

Thank goodness he's okay! My DH has a terrible medicine story. When he was about 2, he found "M&M's" on his aunt's dresser. They put him into a coma for several days. Luckily he made a full recovery. (And if you want to talk suicidal toddlers, I've got a few other DH stories, too!)

Don't be too hard on yourself. I'm betting we've all had moments where it's only sheer luck and guardian angels that prevented a calamity--I know I have!

[Sharon Kay]

Glad your kiddo is ok! That would have worried me too.

Course if they make the med taste awful ... your kid won't take it and then they are miserable or sicker ...

[1girl1boy]

Oh Kellie! So glad to hear that Max is okay. That is so very scary. I know I would have been freaked out too.

[adi]

I'm so glad he's ok! such a scary thing!

[my4boys]

Well I am glad he is OK too, that must have been super scary for you though. Having twins is really hard with those kinds of things, if I have to give it to one of them the other one starts complaining he needs it too. I would give one the "real" thing and the other "smarties" That prolly makes me a bad Mom but I could only handle so much, KWIM? Happy to say they are older now and know the difference and we have had to have the "Peter cried Wolf" talk a zillion times but I think they finally get it now!! :mellow: