Magic Jelly Balls - anyone know what's in them

[pikey]

Magic Jelly Balls used for hydrating plants & flowers - my friend's 2 year old has just eaten them.

Neither the restaurant, supplier or NHS direct know what's in them.

Can anyone help?

Thanks.

[HBLC]

Could only come up with this after a search. they seem to be the same things as 'water-gel crystals'.


Q - Is it safe for kids to use?
A - Water-Gel Crystals is a polymer gel powder (cationic polyacrylamide powder) and is non-toxic,
ecologically neutral, it breaks down after its useful working life to water, carbon dioxide (CO2)
and nitrogen.

Although non-toxic it should never be consumed or taken internally in either its granule or
its gelatinous forms, it should never be used by children without constant adult supervision.

[DrTre]

Restaurant?!

Edit: sorry, for some reason I read that as being they were deliberately serving them

Edited by DrTre on Thursday 9th September 15:33

[cottonfoo]

DrTre said:

Restaurant?!

Strange thing to put on the menu

[speedster986]

Contact the poisons unit at Kings College Hospital for advice, or most A&E's have a computer with access to a poisons database so you could ring your local hospital.

HTH

[captainzep]

Not a doctor etc etc , but...

I suspect the only real concern will be blockage somewhere in the gastro-intestinal system.

I wouldn't be worrying too much as long as the child doesn't start showing signs of stomach tenderness and opens bowels OK. Could be an interesting 1st nappy.

[pikey]

HBLC said:

Could only come up with this after a search. they seem to be the same things as 'water-gel crystals'.


Q - Is it safe for kids to use?
A - Water-Gel Crystals is a polymer gel powder (cationic polyacrylamide powder) and is non-toxic,
ecologically neutral, it breaks down after its useful working life to water, carbon dioxide (CO2)
and nitrogen.

Although non-toxic it should never be consumed or taken internally in either its granule or
its gelatinous forms, it should never be used by children without constant adult supervision.

THANK YOU!

[Gokartmozart]

I would suggest a visit to the nearest childrens A&E

As CaptianZep says there could be a concern over intestinal bloackage.

Dont these things expand when they absorb water.

Best be safe than sorry.

If the place is close by can you pop back and get any remaining ones to take with you?.

[freecar]

Gokartmozart said:

I would suggest a visit to the nearest childrens A&E

As CaptianZep says there could be a concern over intestinal bloackage.

Dont these things expand when they absorb water.

Best be safe than sorry.

If the place is close by can you pop back and get any remaining ones to take with you?.

Get the kid to a hospital, they can monitor fluids in and out and figure out if there is likely to be a problem. I would say she needs watching while they're in there!

[captainzep]

freecar said:

Get the kid to a hospital, they can monitor fluids in and out and figure out if there is likely to be a problem. I would say she needs watching while they're in there!

A&E unlikely to be required. GP first port of call. That doesn't mean people are wrong or stupid to bowl up to A&E if they're worried however.

Monitoring fluids not indicated. Bowel function more relevent but probably low risk.

I'm not a doctor -but used to be a nurse. I don't have full sight of all the context, hence my words can be ignored or heeded as far as the OP wishes.

Hope everything goes OK OP.

[pikey]

NHS Direct was contacted.

They did research and rang back saying the same thing as the above. Ok, but monitor the child.