Keeping your baby safe is a daily task because the risks of choking can be life threatening. when a baby swallows or inhales an object or food that blocks his airways. To decrease the risk of choking:
Keeping your baby safe
Puree, mash or grind food so that it's soft enough for your baby to gum or chew. For toddlers cut all food in to very tiny, small bite size pieces. Most toddlers don't chew their food thoroughly. Baby food like:Gerber Fruit Puffs are small, light and melt away
Ensure that your baby is in a highchair sitting in a full upright position. All meals and drinking should be fully supervised for the entire meal. Never walk away or become distracted, thus taking your eye off of your baby. It only takes a moment for a choking accident to occur.
Foods that pose a choking hazard: especially for young babies and toddlers
nuts
peanut butter
popcorn
hot dogs
olives(especially pitted)
whole grapes
berries/raisins
hard candy/lollipops
raw vegetables: carrots,peas
Learning CPR can be one of the most important classes that you could ever enroll in. As a parent its a must have, hands down!
Contact your local Red Cross for class registration and availability
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