While most parents and caregivers have some familiarity
with choking hazards, some may overlook potentially unsafe items.
Even an infant being held by Grandma can steal an earring or pendant with hands as skilled as a pick pocket and end up
with a choking hazard.
Not exact matches
While I always welcomed the creative creatures and inventions into our home, I was disappointed that many of them were adorned
with things that had likely been purchased at dollar stores (i.e. pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, googly eyes), which in addition to being wasteful also made most of them
choking hazards for my younger son (80 % of the kids had baby brothers or sisters at home).
You may also try offering very soft and small pieces of toast for your baby to gnaw on at this stage, but be cautious
with toast as it can be more of a
choking hazard than banana or avocado.
It isn't unusual, though, for your 3 - year - old to continue this behavior as he explores his world, which is why toys
with small parts are still a
choking hazard.
Fresh bread mixed
with saliva can get stuck on the roof of the mouth and is therefore a
choking hazard.
Also be mindful of glass top coffee tables (either remove them altogether or replace the glass
with Plexiglas) and be aware that some plants are not only poisonous, but that their leaves and dirt are
choking hazards, so keep them out of reach also.
Make sure they contain only water
with no little toys or other objects to pose a
choking hazard should your baby bite through.
Babies quickly learn that they can play
with anything within reach, and it's not hard for them to swipe a small object which will in turn become a
choking hazard.
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:
Make sure you fit it
with a tight sheet that doesn't come loose easily and won't become a potential
choking or breathing
hazard for your little one.
It can often be difficult to identify
choking hazards, and when it comes to clothing and fabric, it's incredibly important to make sure that you're buying a product that isn't filled
with harmful chemicals.
They don't pose much of a
choking hazard, but they do have a stringy texture, so you should always monitor your child
with a mango piece even if it's a small one, just in case.
There are potential
hazards with baby led weaning, and it is possible for your infant to
choke on improper foods for his or her age.
For one thing, peanuts themselves are a
choking hazard; exposure must come through safer forms of the food, like peanut powder or extract, or peanut butter thinned
with water.
I'd decided to go more BLW
with them but nearly bottled it — I remember crying on the health visitor about how fixated I was getting about
choking hazards.
Only formula fed infants suffer from the kind of dental disease that comes when they fall asleep
with bottles in their mouths (which is dangerous enough as a
choking hazard).
Baby toys are almost always designed
with no small parts, but if pieces break off babies could be playing
with a deadly
choking hazard.
For example, for younger children, it will help you avoid toys
with small parts and those that pose
choking hazards.
One of the troubles
with feeding grapes to babies is the skins of the grapes and another is their round size; these make for
choking hazards.
Another easy prop is a beanbag (
with adult supervision - the filling can be a
choking hazard).
Some of the snap fasteners came off and in at least one instance, fell into the car seat
with the baby, which can be a
choking hazard.
Soft toys
with plastic eyes and mouth are potential
choking hazards.
He may be ready to start feeding himself, too, so arm him
with supplies of soft finger foods (be sure they aren't
choking hazards).
When they turned three, we decided that our older daughter should get the larger room since she spent a lot of time playing in there
with her toys that couldn't be out where the twins could get them (
choking hazards and other dangers to toddlers).
With its commitment to utmost customer safety, Bugaboo International recalled more than 50,000 donkey and cameleon strollers due to reported fall and
choking hazards, although no actual injury has been recorded
It can also be a fun way for a younger child to safely interact
with a toy that would otherwise be a
choking hazard.
Any pillows
with small filler items are a
choking hazard and should never have a place on your toddler's bed.
Avoid balls
with a plug / pin that could be a
choking hazard if it comes out.
They improperly called 17 % of
choking hazards safe,
with grapes being the most commonly misidentified unsafe item.
Given children's curiosity, there's a lot to monitor,
with potential
choking hazards including food, toy parts, and everyday items.
I would recommend allowing kids to use balloons
with supervision, since balloons can pop and become a
choking hazard.
You can make them yourself: a shaker made from a small plastic bottle
with beans or popcorn kernels in it (make sure the lid is glued and tightened securely to prevent a
choking hazard); a drum made out of an empty coffee can; a pie pan and a spoon to tap out the rhythm to a song.
Avoid taking large chunks of foods
with you as they are a
choking hazard.
Use caution
with foods that are
choking hazards.
Each doll is made of soft high - quality fleece and cotton
with hand - stitched faces, so there are no buttons which could pose a
choking hazard.
- Super safe - no lead, latex, BPA or phthalates - Very thick - No small pieces, so no
choking hazards - Comes
with carrying case for easy storage
Note: Keep an eye on your baby while she plays
with this toy to make sure she doesn't manage to get it open, especially if you're using balls or jingle bells small enough to present a
choking hazard.
The result is lots of fun
with no mess or
choking hazards.
Be careful
with small objects because babies will place just about anything they can into their mouths for further exploration, so watch for potential
choking hazards.
with my 3 month old, they insist on giving him tastes of food, even stuff like ice cream or dangerous
choking hazards!»
Crafts and activities
with edible items or larger materials to avoid
choking hazards.
As
with any co sleep option, always be sure your baby's crib is free and clear of any suffocation or
choking hazards.
Choking is one of the most common
hazards associated
with toys especially in kids aged 3 and below.
Avoid clothes
with rough or scratchy seams; long ties, buttons, or bows (could be a
choking hazard); and anything else that gets in the way of your baby's sleeping, crawling, playing, or other regular activities.
Peanuts are a
choking hazard but can be offered in several safe ways like mixing thinned peanut butter
with water or into Greek yogurt.
Cover all outlets in the room
with safety covers and make sure that the floor and toy box are free of
choking hazards!
Combine that
with crawling and pulling up, and suddenly a world of small objects in your house are now
choking hazards.
• Never line garbage cans
with plastic trash bags due to the
choking and suffocation
hazard they pose.
Choking hazards and beyond lurk secretly in the little bags we carry around
with us ever day.