Drawing with watercolors, how to enjoy without danger of intoxication
The drawing is a good leisure option for the little ones in the house. Not only because it ensures a few moments of distraction Y divertimento to children, but because creativity and imagination are encouraged. In addition, the use of brushes or waxes encourages the development of fine motor skills in minors by having to comply with certain tracings in their jobs.
However, we must take into account a series of safety tips to avoid poisoning in the smallest. Especially when you are using items such as watercolors, tempera paints or other types of paint that require the use of a brush. Striking colors and dirty hands with traces of these items can cause serious problems if care is not taken.
Basic protection
If you decide to bet on the drawing with these paintings, the first one should be monitor the child at all times. The bright colors of these items draw attention and can prompt your intake. The supervision of an adult is essential to prevent this from happening. At the same time, you must ensure that the activity takes place in an open and ventilated space.
Some paintings can detach strong smells that make children dizzy, so it is recommended that there is a current of air that regenerates what happens in this room and thus prevent possible problems in this regard. Once the activity is completed, parents should ensure that these products are stored out of the reach of children to prevent further access.
In case of intake, as recommended by the Spanish Association of Pediatrics, the taking of watercolors does not usually cause a big problem if it is not done in excess. In any case, a series of factors must be taken into account to decide if medical attention is needed to treat possible intoxication:
- Vomiting and dizziness.
- Sensation of strong belly pain.
- Fevers and chills.
- Commissures of the lips of the color of the painting, indicates that it has been ingested in excess.
First aid
If you notice several of these symptom and that the child complains of a feeling of discomfort, we must act quickly. The first step will be to contact the health authorities to request help by telephone. In case the assistance of an ambulance is necessary, these professionals can provide support to the parents by giving some basic advice.
Many parents believe that provoking vomiting can eliminate the element that is causing the poisoning, however it should never be done unless the authorities recommend it. Nor is it recommended to use home remedies such as oil or vinegar to counteract the effect of the item that is causing the problem in the child's stomach.
Parents should provide the following information to the specialist:
- Size and weight of the child
- Time at which the intake occurred
- Symptoms that the child presents and intensity of them
- Type of product ingested and quantity in which it was made
- Other possible ingested elements that may be contributing to this intoxication.
Damián Montero
