My Son ate an Acorn

RealLifeMama · 10-12-2016, 09:50 AM

Are they poisonous?
I can't believe he did that. He said the other kids "dared him" to eat it. He also said he wanted to see what it tasted like and to be able to say he had eaten an acorn.

I will talk to him about good judgement and not being foolish to take dares, but is he in danger?

Hermana Linda · 10-12-2016, 10:01 AM

From what I can tell from a quick search, it is poisonous in large quantities. Give him some activated charcoal if you have it. If you don't, get some for the future, it's great for gas. If he is not complaining of a tummy ache, he's probably fine. You should probably call the poison center, yourself, though. I really don't know much.

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domesticzookeeper · 10-12-2016, 10:08 AM

I agree that a call to Poison Control wouldn't hurt

I don't think they're poisonous in small quantities, though. I definitely ate some as a kid

houseforjoy · 10-12-2016, 10:11 AM

People turn acorns into flour for eating..... but maybe they do something to it? I can't imagine he is the first kid to eat an acorn date or not, but call if it will reassure you

JoannaV · 10-12-2016, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by houseforjoy

People turn acorns into flour for eating..... but maybe they do something to it?

There's a huge amount of soaking involved, I think. To get the tannins out, or something.

domesticzookeeper · 10-12-2016, 10:24 AM

Yep, tannins are the main concern

https://www.reference.com/health/aco...2b2dadd1c555a0

10-12-2016, 09:50 AM	#1
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	My Son ate an Acorn Are they poisonous? I can't believe he did that. He said the other kids "dared him" to eat it. He also said he wanted to see what it tasted like and to be able to say he had eaten an acorn. I will talk to him about good judgement and not being foolish to take dares, but is he in danger? __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

10-12-2016, 10:01 AM	#2
Hermana Linda Administrator "air-mannah Leen-dah" it means Sister Linda in Spanish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51,854	Re: My Son ate an Acorn From what I can tell from a quick search, it is poisonous in large quantities. Give him some activated charcoal if you have it. If you don't, get some for the future, it's great for gas. If he is not complaining of a tummy ache, he's probably fine. You should probably call the poison center, yourself, though. I really don't know much. Sent from my mobile device via Tapatalk __________________ My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Page as well as @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God

10-12-2016, 10:08 AM	#3
domesticzookeeper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,115	Re: My Son ate an Acorn I agree that a call to Poison Control wouldn't hurt I don't think they're poisonous in small quantities, though. I definitely ate some as a kid __________________ emily

10-12-2016, 10:11 AM	#4
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: My Son ate an Acorn People turn acorns into flour for eating..... but maybe they do something to it? I can't imagine he is the first kid to eat an acorn date or not, but call if it will reassure you __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

10-12-2016, 10:24 AM	#6
domesticzookeeper Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 10,115	Re: My Son ate an Acorn Yep, tannins are the main concern https://www.reference.com/health/aco...2b2dadd1c555a0 __________________ emily

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