Tips to Prevent Choking

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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 (should be cut into four pieces)
• Hard pieces of food such as candy, popcorn, nuts
• Peanut butter (should be spread thinly and use smooth instead of chunky)
• Carrots (should be cooked or mashed)
• Hot dogs (should be cooked and cut into narrow, length-wise pieces)