Measuring a toddler's mouthful: toxicologic considerations

J Pediatr. 2003 Jun;142(6):729-30. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2003.216.

Abstract

The volume of a toddler's mouthful needs to be defined to estimate poisoning risk. We calculated a toddler's mouthful in 66 healthy children (1.5-4.5 years old) by measuring apple juice remaining in a cup after sipping. Mean volume was 9.3 mL (range, 3.5-29; 95% confidence interval, 8-11), twofold larger than commonly quoted values.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Drinking*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Mouth / anatomy & histology*