Sentences with phrase «associated choking risk»

Much of the literature published about baby led solids suggests that the associated choking risk is actually LESS than with the traditional method of spoon feeding.

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Again, according to the NICHD, babies automatically swallow or choke up fluids, and there is no risk associated with this.

The most obvious risk associated with broccoli is choking — stalks and stems can easily cause esophageal obstruction, especially in little dogs like Chihuahuas.

Many families do not adhere to recommendations advanced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) that infants be fed only breast milk or formula for the first 4 to 6 months of life.1 — 4 Although the health consequences associated with the early introduction of complementary foods are controversial, 5 — 8 there is evidence that early introduction of solid foods may increase infants» risk of enteric infections, allergic reactions, obesity, choking, and food aversion.9 — 13 Complementary foods are often high in protein, raising questions about the consequences of high protein intakes on growth and obesity.14 In addition, early complementary feeding does not increase the likelihood of nighttime sleeping15 and may increase the likelihood of feeding disorders, especially if parents introduce developmentally inappropriate food or feeding techniques before children have acquired the necessary neuromuscular skills.16, 17