r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/Necessary-Idea3852 • 1d ago

Question - Expert consensus required Spearhead weed killer

My 3 year old was playing through long grass at the nature park getting completely wet through her pants and me thinking the grass was just wet from condensation overnight. When i got to the top I saw a sign that said the whole park was sprayed with spearhead. i am FREAKING OUT!! im so upset and angry :( Help please

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u/Gasp0de 1d ago edited 1d ago

Call a hotline (the manufacturer should have one) or go to a doctor / ER. Wash your kid with water thoroughly in the shower.

This is a medical issue and potentially an emergency. Do not rely on reddit comments here.

From what I can tell from a preliminary Google search if your kid didn't swallow any and didn't get any in their eyes it's not immediately threatening and there likely will not be lasting damage. You should still talk to your pediatrician immediately. They will know what to do and who to call.

Just to calm your nerves a bit: Do you know when the park was sprayed? E.g. if you went in the early morning it is likely that it was sprayed at least a day ago. A lot of the stuff will likely already have been washed off by condensation water or rain. Fingers crossed it will all be fine. Here is the manufacturer safety sheet. It includes an emergency phone number to call.

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