Choking is the 4th leading cause of accidental death for kids under age 5. Here's what all parents need to know:
on Facebook that apparently shows an X-ray of a grape lodged in a child's airway. She says she shared the image to raise awareness of the choking dangers of certain foods such as grapes, due to the size of a child’s airway. Choking is the fourth leading cause of accidental death for children under age 5.
While plenty of toys come with choking hazard warnings, foods such as grapes, nuts, and candy don’t -- even though food is the most common cause of choking accidents among young children. “The diameter of a child’s airway is about equal to the diameter of their little pinky -- it’s pretty small!” says Hansa Bhargava, MD, senior medical officer and expert pediatrician at WebMD.
To lower the chances of choking, cut grapes into small pieces or even mash them up for little ones younger than 2, Bhargava suggests. “For kids ages 2 to 5, it’s also a good idea to chop foods into smaller pieces, until you are sure that your child can chew the food.” Other safety precautions you can take include making sure your child eats sitting upright at a table, and not let them eat while walking around, or even riding in the car . It’s also a good idea to take a CPR class so you know what to do if your child or someone else starts choking and needs help. (
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