"This is Poison Control, how can I help you?"

"Yes, I think my son might have accidentally ingested hand sanitizer."

That's what happens if you don't pay attention to your 16 month old. Who knew that Buddy could scramble in my purse, find the hand sanitizer, and screw off the lid? (Yes it has a poppable lid, but obviously unscrewing it was easier than flipping the top)

So I called Poison Control. They verified the type of sanitizer (60% Ethyl Alcohol) and told me that he probably didn't drink it because it would taste really bad. But hey - kids eat everything. They told me to have him eat a sugar and a protein (since he hadn't eaten since lunch) to help his blood sugars (or something) and watch him for an hour. If he staggers (don't all 16 month olds stagger?) or vomits, then we're going to the ER.

Needless to say - Buddy had donuts and cheese as a pre-dinner snack. I'm sure he'll eat well tonight.

John thinks it's highly unlikely - but at least I know 1. what to do if a child does ingest hand sanitizer and 2. that all hand sanitizers should be kept on high counters and away from any possibility of Buddy reaching them.