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My 13 month old child has accidentally swallowed a 1.5x0.4 inch piece of transparent plastic tape. it has been a day since then and she has pooped thrice but no tape was found. she is behaving all fine. what should i do? i am scared. please help me?
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This is unlikely to be a problem. The material is most likely indigestible and will pass through within 3-4 days.
Answered 2/26/2023
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