If your child is having symptoms or you don't know the exact substance or amount swallowed, call the Poison Center Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. This call is free and confidential.
If your child swallowed nail polish, give them a few sips of water and watch for vomiting.
My child swallowed nail polish. Is nail polish toxic? Nail polish is minimally toxic in small amounts.
Nail polish may cause irritation if exposed to eyes.
If your child got nail polish in their eyes, rinse by pouring clean, lukewarm water across the affected eye(s) for 15 minutes.
For more instructions, please see our page on eye exposure information.
Don't hesitate to call IPC at
1-800-222-1222
This call is free and confidential.