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Are there health risks if kids eat pencil erasers?

Asked by myflower_myflower about 1 year ago, 8 answers.

Are there any heath risks in kids eating pencil erasers. If not, how can I get them to stop? Thank you for your time.

Concerned,

Amy S.

Answered by rachel1007 on Jan 17, 2008, 05:53PM
35 answers

I would honestly say to put something on it that they don't like. for instance hot sauce or something like that. my mom used to put ketchup on stuff I would try to chew (like my nails...eww)

Answered by gumguy on Jan 17, 2008, 06:43PM
129 answers

your kids eat pencil erasers. oh that is so disgusting. are you sure they eat it well there probably is. stop them now

Answered by ty on Jan 17, 2008, 07:23PM
10116 answers

Hmm like rachel said, I would try aversion techniques... put something really disgusting tasting on the erasers, castor oil? apparently they have bitter tasting sprays for pets?

Answered by eeemini on Jan 18, 2008, 06:18PM
21 answers

try keeping erasers away from your kids and ask the doctor if they have pika(I'm not sure if the spelling)

Answered by ridgerunner on Jan 20, 2008, 08:00PM
202 answers

Yes...too many erasers, and their turds will bounce out of the toilet.

Answered by sue90 on Jan 21, 2008, 04:47PM
2347 answers

Dear myflower_myflower,
Probably the biggest problem would be the germs on the erasers. I think they would be able to pass the rubber. To avoid this remove the erasers and pound down the metal parts flat. Better yet...buy pencils with out the erasers. If this is in a school setting request they buy the eraser-less ones.
Sue...good luck

Answered by kemo on Mar 12, 2008, 07:25PM

Yes there are health risks. For one thing, the child can choke to death. Children should never put anything in their mouths except food. It is different when you are a baby because they don't know any better. But any child over three years of age, should be trained by their parent/guardian not to do so and the importance of the dangerous tool.

Sincerely A Proud Parent
Dawnja Barge of Oak, CA

Answered by gailestorm on Jul 28, 2009, 08:15AM

Well I have that problem and I don't know how to stop.I've been looking for a solution, but nothing is working.Can you please help...

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