Find out which foods
are choking hazards for babies and which ones aren't safe for a baby's still - developing digestive system.
Besides the many reasons that cheese isn't actually a healthy food it can also
be a choking hazard if the piece is too big.
The exception to the rule are cribs that have corners higher than 16 inches to support a canopy; these wo
n't be a choking hazard.
Always be sure to adhere to the age limits suggested by manufacturers, and remember that any toys with small
parts are a choking hazard.
Parents often know to cut up hot dogs and to avoid peanuts and whole grapes, but may forget that popcorn, chewing gum, and hard
candy are choking hazards too.
«Not
only is it choking hazard, children who are fed rice cereal before 4 months old are more likely to be obese,» she notes.
If you are not sure which
toys are choking hazards get a small parts tester, and pay attention to toys that have been recalled.
For that reason, the car seat expert advises against letting children eat anything that could
be a choking hazard while riding in car.
Note that nuts and
seeds are choking hazards for very young children, and nut butters should be spread thinly for the same reason.
One thing to keep in mind when serving fresh fruit and veggies: Raw vegetables and hard fruits can
be a choking hazard for young children.
Although most toys with small parts are labeled
as being a choking hazard to children under age 3 if they have small parts, it is important to remember the warning label that should be present on balloon packages:
Propping a
bottle is a choking hazard and also can lead to ear infections and baby bottle tooth decay, a serious dental condition that results from formula (as well as breast milk or juice) pooling in a baby's mouth.
The original used raisins and nuts, but my kids pick them out, and they can
be choking hazards in younger kids, especially before the first molars come in or if your kids don't chew carefully.
Just remember, the American Academy of Pediatrics does advise staying away from foods that
are choking hazards during the first 12 months like hot dogs, nuts and seeds, big chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, hard candy, popcorn, peanut butter and chewing gum.
A great child proofing product that can come handy — A «choke tube» which that mimics the size of a baby or toddler's throat which you can use to easily assess whether
something is a choking hazard.
Toddlers can get in on the fun with LEGO Duplo, which function the same as the original version, only they're larger to
avoid being a choking hazard.