Poison Control Calls Surge as Kids Ingest Nicotine Pouches at Alarming Rates

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A new study is raising red flags about the growing number of young children accidentally swallowing nicotine pouches—a product that’s exploded in popularity among adults, but poses real risks to kids.

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Published in Pediatrics, the study shows that between 2020 and 2023, calls to poison control centers involving children under 6 with nicotine exposure jumped by over 760%. Nearly every case happened inside the home.

🧃 What Makes Pouches So Dangerous?

Nicotine pouches contain anywhere from 3 to 12 milligrams of nicotine—sometimes more than a cigarette. Even small amounts can make a child sick. Common symptoms include:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Increased heart rate

• High blood pressure

In more severe cases, exposure can lead to seizures or breathing problems. Over 1,600 children experienced serious health effects during the study period—and tragically, two toddlers died after ingesting liquid nicotine.

🧸 What Parents Should Know

Researchers urge parents and caregivers to take a few simple steps:

• Don’t use nicotine pouches in front of young children (they copy everything).

• Always store them out of reach and out of sight.

• If you think a child has ingested nicotine, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222.

This issue mirrors past concerns with brightly packaged cannabis edibles and liquid laundry pods: the packaging can look harmless or even appealing to kids, but the health consequences are anything but.

📝 Accidental nicotine poisonings among young children have skyrocketed, largely due to flavored nicotine pouches. Parents are urged to store them safely and call Poison Control if an incident occurs.