Lunchables Lead to Painful Surgery

I was talking with a group of friends recently when one of them shared a story that horrified me. Her 9-year-old son had swallowed a Lunchable container! To my horror, I learned that her son wasn't the first child to swallow a piece of a Lunchable container.
This story got me thinking, how many parents know about this new choking hazard that is lurking in so many lunch bags?
Lunchables have been popular for years. They are a quick and easy way to pack a lunch. But what many parents don't know is that the containers Lunchables come in are not made of food-grade plastic.
This means that if a child swallows a piece of a Lunchable container, it can cause serious health problems. The plastic can block the child's airway, causing them to choke. It can also cut the child's esophagus or stomach.
There have been several cases of children who have swallowed pieces of Lunchable containers. In each case, the child required surgery to remove the plastic. Some of the children suffered serious injuries.
One of the most serious cases involved a 5-year-old boy who swallowed a piece of a Lunchable container. The plastic cut the boy's esophagus, causing him to bleed internally. The boy required surgery to stop the bleeding.
Another case involved an 8-year-old girl who swallowed a piece of a Lunchable container. The plastic lodged in her stomach, causing her to vomit and experience abdominal pain. The girl required surgery to remove the plastic.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has not recalled Lunchables. However, the CPSC has issued a warning about the dangers of swallowing Lunchable containers. The CPSC recommends that parents cut the plastic containers into small pieces before giving them to their children.
If your child swallows a piece of a Lunchable container, do not panic. Call 911 immediately. The sooner your child receives medical attention, the better their chances of avoiding serious injury.
In the meantime, you can help prevent your child from swallowing a Lunchable container by following these tips:
* Cut the plastic containers into small pieces before giving them to your child.
* Supervise your child while they are eating.
* Do not give Lunchables to children who are under 3 years old.
* Discard any Lunchable containers that are damaged.
Lunchables are a convenient way to pack a lunch. But they can also be dangerous. By following these tips, you can help prevent your child from swallowing a Lunchable container.
I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below.