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[quote=Anonymous]Physician here. Ethanol ingestion by a toddler is something we take seriously. Other than the obvious concerns of the circumstances of the how the child ingested/was given alcohol, or co-ingestions with other substances, alcohol interferes with the liver's metabolic pathway of glucose processing. It can cause profound hypoglycemia, even in small quantities, to the point of seizures. This is what we monitor for in the ER, in addition to questioning whether or not CPS should be aware of the case. If the child doesn't exhibit symptoms in a 4-6 hour observation period and home is deemed as a safe place, we discharge the family.

Frangelico is 20% alcohol by volume, or 40 proof.  By comparison Vodka is 40% (or 80 proof), beer is 3-10%, and wine is 8-14%. Given that the amount your husband added is up for debate, this is a serious issue. He is most certainly not "within his rights" to endanger a child. The law and the medical community react fiercely to this kind of thing.

It sounds like your LO is fine, and I'm glad to hear it. But you're going to need some help with your husband, OP. I'm very sorry this is happening over the holidays.

Best of luck to you.[/quote]

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