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Is it dangerous for a 2 year old to swallow chewing gum?
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No: Of the many things a kid swallows, chewing gum is the least likely to ever become a problem. It will pass easily through the digestive system essentially unchanged within 3-5 days.
Answered 3/26/2013
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