Poisoning in Children
If your child has swallowed anything poisonous, urgent medical help is needed, so take the child to the hospital.
Treatment
If the child is conscious, quickly ask him what he has swallowed as he may soon lose consciousness.
If his lips and mouth show signs of burns (from a corrosive poison such as gasoline, paraffin, strong acid, caustic soda, or strong bleaches), first give him large quantities of milk or water to neutralize the poison. Do not induce vomiting.
If the poison is noncorrosive (tablets, berries), induce vomiting by sticking a finger down his throat. Do not use salt and water, or an emetic.
If the child is unconscious but breathing, place him in the recovery position.
If the child is not breathing, begin artificial respiration immediately.
If possible, take a sample of what you think the child has swallowed to the hospital.