Feeding Your Toddler

Tips to Prevent Choking

• Know your child's chewing and swallowing abilities
• Supervise your child while eating
• Children should be sitting upright while eating - not lying down or running

Avoid hazardous foods which are cylindrical in shape or very sticky such as:

• Whole grapes (cut into four pieces)
• Hard pieces of food such as candy, popcorn, nuts
• Peanut butter (spread thinly and use smooth instead of chunky)
• Cook or mash carrots and corn
• Cut hot dogs or carrots into narrow, length-wise pieces