What to Do If Kids Accidentally Eat Cannabis
Immediate action is crucial if kids accidentally ingest cannabis. This guide outlines steps to take and provides essential information for parents and caregivers.
If your baby ate cannabis flower or an edible, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 right away and stay on the line. Call 911 instead if your baby is hard to wake, struggling to breathe, seizing, or turning pale or blue. Cannabis exposure in infants is frightening but treatable, and most children recover fully with monitoring.
What to Do If Kids Accidentally Eat Cannabis
What should I do first?
Call Poison Control immediately, even if your baby seems fine, because edible effects can take 30 minutes to three hours to appear. Tell them your baby's age and weight, what was eaten, how much THC was in the package, and when it happened. Do not try to make your baby vomit, and do not give food, milk, or water unless a medical professional tells you to.
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Key facts and fast action steps
- Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for any suspected cannabis ingestion — the service is free and staffed 24/7.
- Call 911 for unresponsiveness, slow or noisy breathing, a seizure, or blue-tinged lips.
- Save the packaging so responders know the exact THC content in milligrams.
- Note the time of ingestion and how much product looks missing.
- Expect a delay: edibles can take 30 minutes to 3 hours to hit, while flower can act within minutes.
- Keep your baby upright, warm, and within arm's reach while you wait for guidance.
- Watch for drowsiness, unsteady movements, vomiting, fast heartbeat, or a staring, glassy look.
- Never leave a child unsupervised near edibles, vapes, or flower — lock everything away.
Materials and specs: what is actually in the product
Dried flower typically carries roughly 15–30% THC by weight, while edibles commonly list 5–10 mg of THC per piece and may also contain chocolate, sugar, gelatin, or nut butters. Edibles are processed through the digestive system, where THC converts into 11-hydroxy-THC, a form that feels stronger and lasts longer than inhaled THC — which is why one small bite can affect a small child far more than an adult expects.
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Shipping, packaging, and returns
Orders ship discreetly in plain outer boxes, and products arrive in child-resistant, resealable packaging with total THC per package printed on the label. If you need to return an unopened item, our support team can walk you through the process.
How long do the effects last in a baby?
Symptoms usually begin within 30 minutes to three hours and can last six to twelve hours or longer, with drowsiness sometimes lingering into the next day.
Will my baby be okay?
Most young children who ingest cannabis recover fully with observation and supportive care. Serious outcomes are uncommon but more likely with large doses, so professional evaluation is always the safest choice.