Have you ever found a whole grape in your child’s poop during a nappy change and panicked, worried they somehow swallowed an entire grape? (note – always chop the grapes lengthways, into quarters!)
We have a question for you … Did your little one eat sultanas prior to this poopy grape surprise?
It is normal for sultanas to be pooped out as “grapes”. Yep, you read that right.
Sultanas or raisins (when not chewed properly) can undergo rehydration in a child’s body, and come out into the nappy looking more like a full-sized grape.
This happened to one of our team members with her then 2-year-old. Picture warning – scroll down to see what we mean-
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We know – it’s a little gross!
So heads up, if you didn’t know that this could happen – it is normal, especially if your little one enjoys their sultanas!
“The Australian Reptile Park said an increase in sightings is expected from now on and that it is important for people to understand how to keep safe.”
Did you know? There is currently no Australian standard for baby gates (and a lot of other baby products!)
We can’t and shouldn’t wrap our kids up in cotton wool either – otherwise we would still be feeding our teens puree! Choking accidents do happen, and it is important to know the first aid if your child does choke. However there are four actions we can take to reduce the risk of choking in little ones. Here are the four S’s of choking prevention:
– Shapes
– Sitting down
– Supervise
– Search
