Will My Child Survive After Drinking Acid? | Children's Hospital | Real Families

Kayla was three days short of her fifth birthday when she accidentally swallowed corrosive caustic soda at home. Kayla was transferred to Temple Street Children's University Hospital where she has been under the care for the past two years.
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[@agarcia3986]

AKA, why child safety caps should be on all cleaning products.

[@iceyfall810]

I was always able to open those..... I mean it has the instructions on the cap

[@emmaleonard9507]

Icey fall yeah but she was 3

[@onebourbononescotch]

They might have had the safety caps, the mother was using the stuff to clean the tiles at the time. Maybe it was open. It would only take a second or 2 distraction and the kid ran in and grabbed it.

[@onebourbononescotch]

They might have had the safety caps, the mother was using the stuff to clean the tiles at the time. Maybe it was open. It would only take a second or 2 distraction and the kid ran in and grabbed it.

[@polaroid_people4676]

Or make them less appealing to kids. I’ve literally seen bottles of window cleaner that look exactly like orange juice bottles

[@catherinelablanc7396]

UPDATE: Kayla was mostly recovered by 2013 and was able to attend school regularly from that point on. She is now living the life of any normal teenager - school, friends, fun, etc. She can swallow and eat normally without dilating procedures.

[@catherinelablanc7396]

@MeganØØF 2005 in early 2010

[@josiestephens1671]

Catherine Lablanc how do you know this

[@emilyrose4639]

Thank God 🙏

[@catherinelablanc7396]

@Naveah Choudhury it was published in 2018, yes, but filmed in 2012-2013

[@xxqueen.amiinaxx6178]

Happy now

[@brokenvibes8676]

Can we just take a moment and pray for these amazing doctors? Because they saved this little girl's life. For all we knew she could have died.

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

Absolutely 🙌 Especially now during corona I am so glad for doctors and hospital staff

[@wonkersmonkers]

i mean thats what theyre for

[@poppasmurf1520]

I’m crying god has saved her life

[@kinyacat5919]

@@wonkersmonkers exactly

[@easyybreezeyy]

@@poppasmurf1520 No, the doctors made her better

[@courtney.corinne]

Oh, wow. When I saw her throwing up blood, that hit me with tears! 💔

[@victorialim5308]

Me too😭😢

[@Xits.mury_bichX]

Same 😭 but I almost trowd up bc I'm eating fruit loops☹️🤮🤢

[@mariad8385]

When is that??

[@8klynn__]

2:43

[@y_a_e_l.]

omg omg omgggg

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

Next time i get mad at child guard caps, i will think of this little girl and be glad we have them.

[@AlishaArlene]

Likewise!!

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

How did she even open the cap if it's l meant to be child proof.

[@LadyGertie2012]

Who said there was a cap? From the way it was described I had the impression the mom just brought it home and left it unattended. Did I miss it somewhere saying it was closed and capped?

[@petal979]

Why would it be uncapped tho...regardless its the fault of the parents @@LadyGertie2012

[@dreamsofturtles1828]

In my op i made a GENERAL statment about being glad child guard caps exist. I have no idea how the child in this vid got access to the chemical, nor is it any reflection on the parents whatsoever. Sorry for any confusion.

[@hellosunshine305]

It’s crazy how one little accident can change the rest of your life SO dramatically. Prayers for her❤️

[@jetnight88]

HelloSunshine it’s her own fault for drinking it

[@crazycaramels7646]

Oi! You both are rude! It was fate. Look where she is now! She wouldn’t be there if she didn’t have an accident. Be optimistic!

[@pinkmonkeybird2644]

jetnight 88 how could a five year old be responsible for such a thing? I’m sure the mother feels guilty for leaving the acid within her child’s reach, and rightly so, but it happened and they did their best to make it right.

[@hydie0073]

HelloSunshine Exactly, very well said..its heartbreaking...😢

[@stephaniewoodfield3025]

It ent her fult she was only five years old the parents should have put it up high thay have messed there little girls life up for gud

[@Eva-sg4dk]

I’m almost 14 and I can’t imagine going through that, imagine her at 6 years old having to go through that, it breaks my heart. 😭

[@womaninthewave]

her crying before surgery absolutely shattered my heart. I am cry

[@moonteller2989]

the little girl drank LYE not bleach, also called caustic soda or in the US a name brand is DRAIN-O ...that's drain cleaner ya'll...way worse than bleach!

[@yeah3442]

Heather Chandler has entered the chat.

[@ktbranscom9473]

they gotta respect the youtube algorithm and use words that will get them the most clicks. bleach drinking vids are better than lye drinking vids according to youtube.

[@eithnecarson6897]

The heather chandler comment 😂😂😂

[@peaceonearth351]

Damn, I couldn't imagine drinking Drain-O. Just getting that stuff on your hands a little bit and one can feel the burning. I empathize with her deeply.

[@muhammadissarizky7840]

You copied someone

[@devisissy1]

In the 60's my grandfather replaced a woman's esophagus with part of her small intestine. She survived her bleach suicide attempt. It was the first time this surgery was attempted and successful.

[@moniquepioner]

devisissy1 that’s amazing!

[@marlaynaradke8335]

Wow that's incredible!!

[@tgxjmvvfgjjg1433]

Can u show a source of that info?

[@chawntelh]

I have a friend that had her esophagus replaced with part of her intestines... And it was a success. This was maybe 15 yrs ago...

[@geddyleesbassguitar5382]

They also did that on grey's anatomy. It was pretty interesting.

[@dimitroulak.5295]

She suffered a lot at such a young age. She was blessed to be surrounded by so much love....I wish her all the best!!!!

[@Sweet-Mary-420]

Doctors nurses and staff at Temple street hospital are brilliant and amazing. They saved my nephews life when he was an infant, hes now a fine young 26yr old.

[@eunhyexx1518]

this girl drank LYE.. not bleach. Lye is way more dangerous than bleach. Change the title. EDIT: they changed the title :D

[@eunhyexx1518]

itz_cheesy gamer whos comment did i copy? ive seen other people comment about it being lye and not bleach but i didnt copy anyone lmao

[@anasynthetic2483]

@@e.wallxo you didn't lmao you just don't like getting called out

[@anasynthetic2483]

@@e.wallxo wow I'm so offended 😂😂

[@anasynthetic2483]

@@e.wallxo wow such good comebacks...for a year 7

[@anasynthetic2483]

@@e.wallxo I'm in college 😂😂

[@paulohart4571]

How a few seconds can change your whole life It's unbelievable

[@floatingchimney]

Indeed, just a few seconds of pleasure with your missus, and you're paying child support for the next 18 years.

[@vengeanceleague588]

@@floatingchimney and how about you keep it in your pants

[@catalinaguzmancantante212]

@@floatingchimney and the missus caring for your child. Child support seems like the easy part.

[@tammycambell5560]

Cindy Frazier, Golly Gee, Cindy Lou Hoo, How I wish I was perfect like you !

[@renderz8435]

it takes a few seconds to drown and die too

[@DaisyGLMM-dw1lw]

That poor girl is so brave! I can't believe she just calmly threw up blood, what a hero. I'm SO glad she recovered.

[@savannah01159]

It makes me so sad to see little kids having to go though this😪😪

[@robinbird6279]

When I was 3 years old, I acidentally drank bleach...my mother had poured bleach into a plastic glass and I thought it was water. I burned my throat and espophagus so bad I couldn't eat for weeks. Watching this brought back so many memories of it...it was painful and horrifying. So happy she recovered! 💖🙏

[@jazzywazz6780]

OMG

[@zuzu6864]

Same, except I drank schnapps. It burned a lot

[@chl4._]

Well,not me I’m kinda sensitve sometimes

[@aprilapril2]

This little girl drank caustic soda....much more powerful than normal bleach. I’m pleased you both survived this

[@ernestoaguilera492]

OMG IM SO SORRY

[@ninatomeskarja9399]

During a First aid class I attended, the instructor warned about small kids mistaking cleaning products for juice. It's the packaging and the colorful containers! For instance: there is a regular dishwashing soap, but you buy one that is a little bit extra cause it supposedly smells like apples and is a more interesting color (green). This probably means there are apples drawn on the front. Little child that can't read sees it and where are they used to seeing apples? On apple juice. So the hardcore chemical is packaged similarly to apple juice, it smells like apples, even the cap is sort of bib shaped. There really is no mystery here.

[@harigopaladamus9481]

That's why you keep those products AWAY from the kids

[@thestarswillshineagain1824]

They could solve this by having standard packaging for all cleaning products and non see through. Same way they've done to cigarettes in the uk

[@meghansaemann537]

Yes, you are so right!

[@taintedgrl]

Hari Gopal Adamus the packaging is the root of the problem

[@noracoppa636]

I just don’t get why it was lying around in tho open for her to drink

[@milamarsh]

a few things 1: she drank lye not bleach, so maybe change th title 2: when shes throwing up bloos maybe put a warning because some people like me have emetophobia (fear of vomit) and at that part i went into a pretty bad panic attack 3: i am so glad she recovered these doctors are amazing

[@Toadette-]

I have emetophobia as well, and was quite scared by that

[@hi-yd6zi]

Same have a fear of vomit it scared me really bad and cried.

[@emsycola5]

Yeah same for me, time stamp is about 2:50ish I think... didn’t really watch cause ya’know. Vomit phobia so I think that’s when it is (for anyone reading this comment who needs to know when to look away)

[@emsycola5]

And 7:50ish

[@kkleorblx]

@@emsycola5 same I thought I was the only one who have fear of vomit,like I started having nausea and sometime when I hear ppl cough or like bout to vomit I run away I'm weird y'all

[@maggieb5501]

She is so strong. She has gone through so much, and yet she is still all smiles.

[@suzypee]

I did skip through some of it , but not once did I hear that child complain ..... what a little heroine!

[@andreawithgod]

@Esme Gamwellomg I thought of that too

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

@Esme Gamwell... 🤣

[@thiccccsister9453]

Yes! What a little heroine!!!

[@adorabot6558]

Esme Gamwell LOL

[@da4127]

well she did complain before surgery in Italy, and also after it. But yea I guess after a year and a half of going to the hospital continuously you have no energy left to complain about.

[@user-pk4bm6xs9h]

thought my sore throat was bad as heck , god bless her

[@asifkamran8494]

Same

[@kennashauntedhouse]

Aww

[@alexispowell7046]

Praise girl praise

[@ihateakitoshinonome]

The only reason I wont like the comment is to keep it at 420

[@hannahhavlicek1928]

She drank it

[@dannikamidgley]

I feel so bad for the parents... I would be blaming myself the entire time and probably for the rest of my life

[@KissMyFatAxe]

To be honest they should've kept it out of the reach of children. Chemicals usually state that on the bottle. And even if they don't say it on the bottle, it's just common sense. I don't think the parent's should take all of the blame, but there's no denying their lack of common sense in keeping lethal chemicals out of the reach of a child, definitely contributed to this.

[@dannikamidgley]

@@KissMyFatAxe but if you're cleaning and you child comes up behind you while you're cleaning and drinks the liquid you're cleaning with there is only so much you can do. Although I do think they should've taken more precaution in making sure their child didn't touch it. I'm also not saying the parents are completely to blame I'm just saying if I was in their shoes I would probably end up blaming myself for the entire incident. Edit: also nice username

[@Annaluiza-zp2pf]

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[@SusanJones-jz9ny]

Mom SHOULD feel guilty! Who leaves caustic chemicals in children's reach? Stupid people.

[@emmacharlotte6538]

Why would you leave such a dangerous chemical out when you have children? Oh my days 😰

[@caidence145]

it only takes 2 seconds to drink. mom could’ve just taken it out and her daughter got right at it

[@caidence145]

or it could’ve been in the cupboard and she got at it, kids will be kids

[@emmacharlotte6538]

@@caidence145 it's a very rare thing to happen though as most parents would be so careful. It should have never entered their home being so dangerous. The child is lucky it didn't kill her.

[@taylorkane5044]

That is my sister and she got at it from the counter if you listend 🙄

[@angelam886]

Stimulating Pictures no the mother said herself the stuff was out.

[@freeman2399]

Potassium Hydroxide is not Bleach. She drank a solution of Potassium Hydroxide( Potash Lye) which is a competently different chemical than Bleach. Please change the title to Potash Lye.

[@freeman2399]

@its your girl Hayley lol No, but I can say I didn't sit on the sidelines when the dumbing down of western civilization was taking place.

[@robinbird6279]

Truth!

[@veemegann]

freeman239 you're quite smart, but they already made the video so what can we do ._.

[@laurenchamberlain4792]

Bleach and lye are both very basic, so it's close enough for most people.

[@ALLTHEDRUGSFORCREATIVITY]

It's KZbin the algorithm works if you put the most commonly put word in the title and with the whole 'drink bleach' it gets views

[@evangeli.p2518]

...

[@reece4294]

Ye

[@rubywest2764]

Yeah

[@leticiastuff]

Ev Cutie potato yeeeep

[@Camilavvm868]

Yep

[@iosandroiduser4104]

Me

[@Z.Toast1]

Keep your cleaning products locked up high away from your children

[@chl4._]

Ik

[@Z.Toast1]

@Nathan Mendes that’s why I also said locked up

[@Z.Toast1]

@Nathan Mendes all that to eat a tide pod?

[@Theelderscrolls52]

No matter what you do kids are smart. They will find a way to get into cabinets, climb up the washer or whatever to get the pretty bottle. I’ve worked with kids for years and have seen children climb washers to grab a bottle

[@user-wo8fh2kv2e]

@Nathan Mendes they don't

[@themithegangsta09]

When I was about two or three I waddled into the laundry, found bleach then poured it into my eyes. Thankfully I’m not blind. But imagine drinking it, That’s twice as bad.

[@Creativehomedesigns]

What happened to ur eyes?

[@rosesareredxx750]

Omg did your eyes burned? What happened?

[@missinsuccessful]

Why ur eyes???

[@potatoalpacas6114]

@@missinsuccessful three year olds do stupid things

[@missinsuccessful]

@@potatoalpacas6114 Lol true

[@thea-jaye]

omg when she spat blood I was so worried

[@blepp5808]

it's because, in order to dilate her, they need to take off quite a bit of scar tissue, which causes bleeding. In that instance, she was only trying to get rid of it. Now if she were coughing out blood, that would have been a different story, since it would have come from her lungs. (edit: im not a medical expert please don't take this for rock solid fact, im just stating what i've heard and observed.)

[@cedrickgrubbs9920]

When did she cough up. Blood

[@skypie5374]

Thea Dillistone yea it seemed scary

[@lindstrange]

Itz Me Lindsay 2:44 and we have the same name lol

[@unknownuser-ke8pr]

@@blepp5808 oml you know alot my brain hurts from reading that.

[@user-yw2qz4fp9f]

Bleach companies should start making their packaging look dangerous

[@streakie655]

It's not about making it look dangerous people won't buy it if it looks unappealing or doesn't stand out her mother should not have left the bleach out knowing children were around

[@swayzeetheking]

Then the kids would want to drink it more

[@swayzeetheking]

White Wild squirrel boy is right

[@senitaenglish3832]

Paranoid Abby no they need to be stored properly up high so kids can’t reach them

[@yvettevalles4202]

ikr

[@mysterioustransmission2536]

I love how gentle the doctors are with her

[@sweetcreature1067]

Rome, my city.. I’m so happy to hear there’s such good doctors here.. it’s heartwarming ❤️

[@roninstack6469]

It’s crazy how one little thing can just change your life

[@miss_bhello7925]

This was a horrible tragedy, but I wonder if it has made her a new person, in a good way. Sounded like it’s made her a lot more patient with people, not bothered by rude things they say. God can turn this for good. ❤️

[@asherael]

a single huge catastrophe.

[@peaceonearth351]

It just takes an instant.

[@roninstack6469]

Thanks for all the like its the most I’ve ever gotten

[@alisalexter4072]

same like when a sole breadwinner dies

[@Hunter-zu9qs]

For anyone wondering, her face is blurred because it’s italian law. They don’t show a child’s full identity in hospital.

[@laurynnxp]

Gamin stolen comment huh

[@briannam9825]

But they use her face for the first pic

[@coleysorensen2814]

I’m so confused because in the beginning her face wasn’t blurred

[@stella3542]

This is Irish not Italian

[@stella3542]

Oh nvm didn’t realize they went to Rome x

[@susanmetheny6824]

I work in Pediatric 45 years back. Had many children like this. Good to see they can help better.

[@citrusflavored]

The whole "drink bleach" meme has always disturbed me and this is why.

[@angelacanedit]

Same.

[@janielol3211]

I agree. Everyone who has said "I'm going to drink bleach" should watch this video.

[@comradestalin4826]

@@janielol3211 OK, drink me

[@Cassxowary]

Clorox Bleach you need to stop. Get some psych help.

[@comradestalin4826]

@Birdaget Van Trap thank you

[@leenow3147]

I don't blame the parents for one minute, that would be too easy to do. No doubt they blame them selves. Poor little girl. She is so wonderful. Would love to see a update.

[@mollyprysunka4828]

lee now yeah, so easy to steal cleaning supplies from work instead of buying some from a store. But the store BOUGHT cleaning acid would be child safety capped

[@mollyprysunka4828]

2:35 "brought home some acid to clean the tiles"

[@saramirarchi1837]

Molly Prysunka Maybe they let it take it or maybe she asked for it because she couldn’t afford to keep buying cleaning supplies, you don’t know what’s happening in other people’s lives.

[@OMGDONTCALLMEFAT]

@@mollyprysunka4828 I like how you quoted that but it doesn't prove whatsoever that any cleaning supplies were stolen. What a huge assumption.

[@YTDBD00]

@@mollyprysunka4828 cleaning acid is bleach or window cleaner... Anything that cleans has acid in it (Except for soap)

[@emilytaylor8499]

As the doctor said it's for stripping grease of chip shop tiles it should not of even entered a family home it's a dangerous I have no clue why she left it in a child's sight and reach plus there was clearly no child cap as it's only ment for high cleaning purposes

[@tofeetiggy2259]

I think the mum bought it for stripping paint off the kids toys *inserts Lenny face*

[@rachelmclaughlin1491]

Why it was brought home in the first place I don't understand. It's made for industrial settings like a chip shop not for being at home in view of a child that will swallow. 🙄

[@eleven-jv1qd]

this is so sad, this shows that people especially adults need to be more careful

[@macaelatice-loma1048]

its a mistake but: if you have 2 other kids wouldn't you know to put harmful chemicals out of reach from children!! kinda not responsible parents here its sad :(

[@TeddyBearTabs]

I love that her regular doctor went to Rome with them to experience it all and to see the technique himself up close and personal.

[@koolkitty108]

oh... I just went to Rome in December

[@whychoooseausername4763]

It is s sweet, but he probably also wanted to learn about the procedure too.

[@tofeetiggy2259]

I went in October And I had ice cream for tea Yummy yummy in meh tummy

[@FibroFightingBarbie]

Poor baby 😭 when I was little my mom had mr.clean in a cup and when she was out of the room I thought it was a lemon drink and took a swig. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Thank God I didnt drink much, spit most of it back out. My mom got me syrup of ipecac in me asap and took me to the doctor. I'm so paranoid with cleaning products with my son now, I keep them locked up at all times. *Never put cleaning products in cups either!*

[@nicolemclean6711]

Reminds me of that time I was really little at the pool, and my dad had beer in a cup, and I thought it was Pepsi, turns out it wasn't pepsi

[@nicolemclean6711]

@Your safe space or mine? I said it reminds me

[@aubreyleigh2674]

You should use Norwex it's a cloth that you just wipe and put water on and it kills all the bacteria and no harfull chemicals go to shinyandgreen.com for more information

[@snowandfrogs]

*Not sponsored*

[@aliyamoon80]

I’m so glad that you’re still around! What a horrible nightmare! I’m so Rory for the experience that you and your family went through. I was so terrified that my sons would ingest caustic fluids that I kept them on high shelves in the garage I didn’t trust my childproofing.

[@payton8458]

thank goodness for nurses and doctors

[@maryclairekalamafoni9524]

You're such a brave girl! I know how uncomfortable it is to have something down your nose into your stomach! You did it! You got through it, so good for you!! Thank you for sharing your with us! 😃💓💛💚💙💜🌈

[@creativeusername6927]

When a child refuses icecream, you know that something's wrong! Edit: Guys,chill. It was just a joke. It's ok if ur lactose intolerant or don't like icecream. Why r people so sensitive?😑

[@lololiquit434]

Gacha Editor what’s that gotta do with bleach? ;-; no hate

[@anastasia-cs8mv]

Toasty Qween Exactlyyyy

[@lexi8894]

or they’re lactose intolerant

[@clayridlon9098]

Lexi I was bout to say that

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Gacha Editor yeah

[@lonnie2847]

Once I almost drank bleach after my aunt poured the leftover bleach into a soda bottle since the bleach bottle bust open. She accidentally left it om the counter instead of putting it into the cabinet. Silly me, trying to sneak a drink before we ate grabbed a cup and poured it in. So glad my aunt walked it and grabbed my hands and started yelling and scolding me. It was the scariest moment of my life

[@jesskim8596]

Glad you're ok but why did she scold you it was her fault lol

[@ObeyAzura]

Why did she scold you, she's the one who put it in a SODA bottle like😕

[@mustachiomustache5591]

That's not hygienic putting bleach in a soda bottle

[@mustachiomustache5591]

@@ObeyAzura It's called tough love she was scared and mad at the same time

[@Bnditz08]

U should of drank it cuz if ur aunt knew ud grow up to own an anime stann acc.

[@gsteele89]

God bless and watch over these parents and doctors. They just never gave up on her!

[@Meyokie]

bruh if sore throat hurts so much, just imagine how much pain she was in damn

[@jaelynn7575]

Wow. I can't imagine how the parents feel. Keeping chemicals out of the reach of children is like the #1 rule.

[@savannahm5529]

You'd think...

[@whychoooseausername4763]

Happens more often than you think, even with adults.

[@savannahm5529]

We know.

[@neriah7269]

yup but mistakes happen i guess. i would ffeel so guilty

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

@@neriah7269 this is more than a mistake the girl could have died.

[@Lewiskatie59]

I drank acetone jewelry cleaner when I was like 3. I’ve had stomach issues ever since

[@scorpionqueen3550]

Ouch these people are scaring me 😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢

[@j.jessiica.a]

@@scorpionqueen3550 I know right!

[@mellamotina5100]

Please seek a doctor! And when you do please update us because you should’ve gotten this a long time ago! Health is always first!

[@Cookie_Comment]

😢

[@ivyedan7183]

I was very lucky..I drank red devil paint remover when I was 3 also..my mom pinched my nose and poured a gallon of milk down my throat..she saved my life

[@kygal]

What a wonderful family. This kind of thing sadly happens more than we realize. I hope shes happy and doing well.

[@famkeminkema518]

Aww bless, those doctors have saved this little girls life! Sending love and support to her family and Kayla ❤❤.

[@emerald4756]

Wait. Did I hear the mother right? Around 2:54.. The girl swallows acid...then has to wait for *3 hours* at one place to be transferred elsewhere where they didn't even look in her mouth until the *NEXT MORNING?* Maybe the severity of the situation would have been less if she had been treated immediately?

[@emerald4756]

Also the mother is calling it acid and it is actually a very strong base. Nowhere close to an acid.

[@NJSMKMMS]

No you didn't hear right. Go back and listen again

[@asmrtrippy]

Emmy F They repeatedly stated that the little girl was just completely refusing to open her mouth until the next day.

[@Ruzovy_]

She drank lye

[@caitchri2426]

I had the same thought. I would have sued for malpractice. I feel like if you go to the emergency room, take the bottle of what your child drank and showed the on/floor doctor, the child would immediately be treated. Maybe the parents weren’t super concerned, and just thought she would just be mildly inconvenienced. Maybe they didn’t communicate their problem correctly to the doctors. Maybe that’s the problem with free healthcare? I feel like a proper neutralizer could have been applied or coated in the throat to minimize the effects almost immediately, instead of letting the base fester and continue to damage for hours and all night. And if the little girl wouldn’t open her mouth, then she needed to be put under.

[@brittaniebaruch9321]

I can't imagine. When I was a teen I always kept a bottle of water beside of my bed. That night I accidentally grabbed a bottle of finger nail polish remover instead of my water and immediately got sick. It was awful.

[@swirlingfizz9990]

Brittanie Baruch :( omg

[@deadaxcounttxxx8028]

..what did it taste like.. ??

[@brittaniebaruch9321]

Like chemicals lol

[@moonlight_oats]

Magical Rain_ if you could imagine the taste of alcohol but 10x stronger and nastier tasting that’s probably what it would taste like

[@FelineBlue]

@@moonlight_oats especially because a lot of nail polish remover has that bitrex stuff in it to intentionally make it taste awful

[@random6033]

I once "burned" my fingers with caustic soda (drain cleaner) it was very mild tho, can't imagine this getting to my esophagus

[@imlost3708]

My mother would always keep chemicals locked away when I was a kid and if she ever had it out she’d make sure I was nowhere nearby. Definitely suggest parents be a bit more careful with chemicals around their kids. Children are unpredictable so you never know what could happen. 😞

[@janielol3211]

This is why people shouldn't joke about drinking bleach.

[@TheWendable]

• Janie Loves Unicorns • wow I’ve never heard anyone in my life joke about drinking bleach. I think you have everyone’s permission to punch them square in the face when you next hear it.

[@1love119]

Wendy Bendy lol same

[@shieldmaiden8269]

Comments like this make me want to drink bleach

[@brittanyhesse0]

Sucidide people drink it

[@shieldmaiden8269]

Wolf yes I’m am *suicide

[@lucillegehring]

it's crazy how one small incident can make a huge impact on your life she's so precious

[@kellymues5730]

Oh my gosh poor thing I'm so sorry that happened I'm hoping she is doing better now love and prayers for a speedy recovery I hope the entire family is doing well thank you for sharing your story I can't imagine what she had to go through I'm so sorry she had to go through that

[@justamanda8284]

About 15 minutes into this, I got on Amazon and ordered same day delivery of two sets of baby locks for my cabinets I have cleaners in....so my Shih Tzu Puppy never gets anything swallowed down that can be harmful for her! I know she's not a human, but she's everything to me, she's all I have in life and I love her! So, I know what I am going to be doing in just a little while. That sweet angel is so tough and has such a beautiful disposition, all things considered...and, those parents are awesome!

[@jaydedjen110]

poor kid, I can't imagine how much pain she was in.

[@strangerlexi9754]

i love ur pfp! im bi too lol

[@Sanaya_World]

poor kid l can't imagine how much pain she was in.

[@aliyahfatty7732]

@@Sanaya_Worldyou just copied someone else’s comment

[@blossom-kate9699]

Anyone else’s throats feel weird now

[@badbadperson]

Absoluetely I was just thinking about that

[@ynwslay755]

Me

[@jordanrhodes9001]

mine does

[@ienjoywritingsometimes3986]

becuz I need donutz

[@user-zn1ls9dq4y]

Blossom-Kate Garbutt yes yes yes yes

[@angelamccrackin5243]

These parents have a wonderful atitude handling their situation and that is so important in helping kala make progress and dealing with setbacks great work mom and dad

[@TheDeckiller]

I’m glad she’s okay! God bless her and her family

[@cyberchao6180]

The moment Kayla cried, shattered my heart... :(

[@Apollo-hi1jj]

Bionic Pug I read cried, as died and I got scared

[@nickn8017]

I just wish they didn’t blur her face

[@strugglingcollegestudent]

@@nickn8017 I'm glad they did. More respectful not to film at that moment imagine how she would feel looking back at this

[@kkleorblx]

@@strugglingcollegestudent ya

[@deelish22]

Dr Luigi's voice is exactly how I imagined.

[@literallyjesusbehindbars]

Classic Italian.

[@vickiemccann151]

I wish I could give this comment a million thumbs up!

[@me-hk4ro]

When I was 3 y.o I ate my grandma's pill and thought it was tic tac. I fainted and stayed in the hospital for 3 days but thankfully I woke up and nothing serious happened to me

[@nupurtiwari6464]

Such brave child and parents... stay blessed dear ❤

[@itzerinzgymnastics3092]

This poor poor girl all of this because of a mouthful of bleach what a strong little girl hope she has the best recovery possible and I hope her life carries on smoothly xx

[@alternateuniverse8114]

Me too this is terrible.

[@Lys_Alaya]

it was acid

[@cazd5398]

It was acid not bleach.

[@cuuntrisma993]

Lye not acid or bleach

[@nataliflores128]

Imagine what happens when we pour this stuff down our sinks and where it goes, like the ocean....

[@curlyyasmin181]

I understand the child would be in pain but the poor parents! They must blame themselves and it must be torture seeing your child in pain every day!

[@undead.angel001]

@Clorox Bleach Its really Ironic how you commented on this video💀😂

[@amylopect1n]

It is their fault, but they never intended to do it which makes them feel guilty..

[@deboraostema6745]

Thank you 4 sharing your story

[@jeanettebird2739]

Respect for all these amazing doctors . So glad Kayla recovered well without a transplant.

[@kc3376]

Transplant? What does that mean?

[@kc3376]

@puppies are cool ohhhhhh thx

[@crystalmartin587]

She didn’t drink bleach. They said sodium hydroxide which is lye. Much more dangerous than bleach. What a sad accident

[@maitegarrido3923]

When I was three or four my mom was ironing and when she went to the bathroom I put my whole hand on the iron and got 2nd degree burns on my hand. A few years ago my parents told me that my aunt and uncle came over to my house and all night the four adults alternated to put my hand in ice water so I could sleep. They also did this the following day.

[@5starbxtch]

Our story's are so simular, When I was 3 or 4 I was in Jamaica and my mom finished ironing and she turned of the iron but it was still hot so I turned it back on and my mom always used to put her hand on the iron to check the temperature so I did that and the iron was really hot so then I burnt my hand so I ran into my moms and dad's room and put vasaline on it but it didn't help so I ran into the kitchen crying and my mom and dad was really worried and this is the first time he slapped me (it's not abuse) and it took a while but I told them and they put ice lollies on my hand because they didn't have ice 1 week later my hand had a big bubble on it. That's my story

[@m.nothing3477]

@@5starbxtch I have a similar story too. I was in Guatemala (around 4yrs old) and I saw the iron on the floor so I got it and, me thinking it was cold, put on my entire arm...I was bad. My family iron on the floor since they didn't have anything to iron on. Idk the rest of the story but I remember that my grandpa put a bandana over my arm which also had a nasty bubble on it. I still have the scare! It's in the shape of a triangle :p

[@hayleyreed9338]

there is no way all of you have the same type of story lol

[@seancascanet3428]

When I was 5 my mom was cooking on the stove for like 3 hours and she took the pot off and the coils were glowing bright red..she said don't touch it and I then proceeded to completely stick my palm on it...never did that again lol

[@miss_bhello7925]

All these kids around the world getting burnt with irons. Never really thought about that before.

[@rebeccamccready1135]

She is just incredible young girl through all the pain and suffering she one amazing and very strong young lady ♥️♥️♥️ I pray for her for her amazing courage and her strength and her mum and dad are so amazing and all of the doctors and nurses that helped her get better and I’m so grateful and happy that she has recovered ♥️♥️♥️

[@alisondestefano1907]

This brings me to tears!

[@whatamachine89]

I'm a genealogist and have seen many cases from the past 200+ years of children swallowing the same type of thing.. and dying. Kayla was very lucky

[@mischyvids6294]

My brother swallowed a glass full of acetone when he was a toddler. My mother went through a Bob Ross phase and she had changed the acetone in the glass to start off a new painting etc etc. She left the room for a minute and my brother obviously thought it was water. Why he didn't stop drinking after he tasted that it wasn't water we will never know. He survived thanks to activated charcoal and doctors who know how to work with hysterical parents.

[@peterzingler6221]

acetone has no taste

[@mischyvids6294]

Peter I did not know... How do you know though :)

[@peterzingler6221]

+Mischka Louw Well sometimes in my electric training we used acetone , it evaporates quick but we tasted a drop to See what its like, it burns like whiskey but no taste and it feels very cold

[@yes207]

Peter Zingler so like cold water? That makes sense

[@peterzingler6221]

+Leggo My Eggo More like cold vodka

[@niyphoria]

ugh documentaries like this at 3 am >

[@jessicamulberry4846]

Not me at 2:57am😳

[@rubypaterson4082]

Not me at 20 to 2

[@creatingwithkenaniah3406]

Wow that is so sad. I was literally crying just hearing what she had to go through. I feel this is a wake up call to the world to be more careful in life because God does everything for a specific reason.

[@charliejaye4288]

It's sad that one mistake can lead to a life threatening condition :(

[@GetOuttaMyFae]

No shame to the parents at all, accidents happen. I almost lit my house on fire playing with a candle when I was about 4. But this is why I only clean with water and vinegar. It won't kill a child of they decide to drink it. ❤️ I hope she is doing well today

[@lumachinomenolattola]

What a good idea. And what a nice comment. :)

[@purplekitten3971]

Doesn’t that make your house smell like a chip shop? At least there will be no spiders 😄

[@sarahneuren7057]

My mother almost lit her house on fire when she was a kid. Some how caught a tissue on fire. She has a scar on her index finger from it.

[@killstreak1282]

Erica Patterson my head was smashed by a wii remote when I was like 3

[@rebeccalavoy6655]

@@purplekitten3971 ...I love cleaning with vinegar because it is all natural. Initially, the smell is quite strong. But once it drys, there is practically no odor.

[@eviem7534]

2:43 is a vomit scene just warning my fellow emitophobia buddies.

[@jessicamullings1464]

She’s adorable may god blessed this poor little girl 💚

[@ellie5921]

*I know this is totally irrelevant but...* when I was young, about 3, it was my birthday party and my mum gave me my cake and turned around and didn't notice that I'd gone outside, they almost called the police because they were looking around for almost 30 minuets. My point is that parents turn around an you never know what can happen *I know this is totally different to a girl drinking acid bit what I'm trying to say is that you never know what can happen if you turn around, even if it is for a split second* so can everyone stop saying that social services need to go round or they're bad parents. Is my mum a bad person for turning around to serve CAKE?! *NO SO STOP.*

[@Ash14851]

Well said.

[@siabia]

Ummm leaving open unattended bleach in a house with small children doesn’t compare to your situation. The mother coulda had it closed and stored away safely and this wouldn’t have happened even if she “turned around” for more than a second. She’s still responsible for her child’s condition 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ellie5921]

@@siabia I totally agree with what your saying BUT *always a but* 😂 it is not completely her fault. The acid should of been out of reach and if the child was in the room, even if she was only going to turn around for a split second, she should of put the cap back on

[@jessdesilva9678]

bleach is a base not an acid

[@ellie5921]

@@jessdesilva9678 I only did that in chemistry last week I'm not that clever and I still don't remember anything 😂😂

[@amandar8987]

The parent's reactions to everything really got me. how hugely they love for that girl

[@jameysummers1577]

She is so precious!

[@West-rn-showvn-ist-chick]

This poor baby!! I can’t imagine what the parents are going through and it’s scary how an innocent mistake can almost kill you! I hope this baby girl is well today!!🙏🏻

[@glitterinmyeyes333]

My parents had neon MR. YUK 🤢 stickers on every single chemical or household product. The pharmacies still give them out for free but most people don't even know they exist.

[@sarahthompson4898]

Neva Neva thats what my mom did and over and over explained the dangers. Not like that can stop an accident but she was so form and consistently drilling it in my mind and asking if I understand.. I have a baby almost 2.. so scary the potential dangers that are everywhere.

[@miss_bhello7925]

I don’t think I’ve heard of them. Are they specially designed stickers so kids will know this is a “no no”?

[@glitterinmyeyes333]

@@miss_bhello7925 yes they are exactly that! They are available still at most pharmacies in the USA but now they offer to ship you a sticker sheet for free. Google it. However most people don't know they exist. They were popular in the 80's. Just Google "mr. yuk stickers"

[@miss_bhello7925]

@@glitterinmyeyes333 Thanks! ❤

[@155chipmunkz]

They've been invented in the 70s so they're kind of going extinct.

[@caboosebrooks757]

I have a friend who swallowed liquid draino in 1966. She was 3 she spent 2 years in hospital.

[@ojo6178]

app103 i think dying would be a bit luckier than suffering in hospital for 2 years

[@crpkvl]

That little girl is more brave than I could ever be.

[@leila-ec4zz]

I remember my parents telling me when my cousin was about 3 yrs old he poured bleach on him cause my step nan was looking after him and she was cleaning and *LEFT THE GOD DAM BLEACH BOTTLE ON THE FLOOR CLOSE TO HIM WITH NO LID ON IT* Like bro

[@emilydesborough8460]

Oh thats silly

[@susanjones2276]

Not necessary to use that foull language.

[@nevecp5326]

I cant believe that one small tiny accident could change her life so dramatically

[@BoilsonA]

One tiny accident !!!

[@Sabouma28]

she swallowed acid..... think again

[@Ruzovy_]

@@Sabouma28 nice name, but it wasnt acid it was lye

[@elvingearmasterirma7241]

Its called A near death experience She got taught early in her life about mortality. She was forced to confront something most kids wont need to understand until she is older. Even kids who go to funerals don't fully grasp it.

[@BrittanyMega]

Lori79 lye and bleach are basic not acidic

[@wheresjasmine]

When I was about 2 I swallowed turpentine but luckily I threw it up straight away and was fine Idk why I'm putting this here since I can't relate to her one bit

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

ARMY 💜

[@aquablue1252]

It rhymed

[@andioop-4310]

Aquablue 125 They must be a poet and not know it (I’m so sorry)

[@lilybug8517]

My family has used turpentine to prevent intestinal worms. 😖 1 or 2 drops in a spoonful of sugar. It tasted awful but I never got sick of had any problems. Never had worms either.. 🤣😅

[@amberyang5699]

Isn't turpentine tree resin？

[@justwxilson5450]

wherever the acid was placed, why is it accessable to a child? put on like a tall shelf of something

[@sherrydawson6253]

Amazing! She was a trooper. Bless her heart. I wonder how she is today?

[@magdalenawilkowske8734]

The Italian doctor's name was Luigi soooo perfect 16:10

[@spacedout3218]

Why did I read this as he said Luigi

[@michellequaid5547]

People going nuts at the length of film that they blurred her face, it says in the caption its in respect of Italian law, presumably they do not permit any filming of a child's full appearance in their hospitals. Get over it!

[@LuvNickynGina4ever]

How does italian law come into this? The hospital is located in Dublin, Ireland.

[@julianafarabelli6148]

prettilicious Did you even watch the video??

[@onepawatatime7925]

She traveled to Rome for the new procedure, she is not in Dublin.

[@LadyGertie2012]

Michelle Quaid but they’re playing it outside of Italy, world wide. And she’s already been shown (and they also blurred her outside of the hospital). Why couldn’t Italian TV broadcasters blur her face? Very odd.

[@heatherelf77]

@@julianafarabelli6148 haha I'm gonna guess no.

[@sharonhill7363]

God Bless ur family n especially Kayla... I wish u all the very best in the coming future...💜💜💜💜

[@TheBeckybw]

Such a brave little girl! Her and her family deserve the best. Im not religious but I send prayers for them

[@emilybrobst2049]

The love the dad has for his daughter breaks my heart ♥️

[@solarhailey]

Emily Brobst not funny

[@emilybrobst2049]

Haileyヅ what? It wasn’t supposed to be funny?