Foods like hot dogs and grapes can pose choking hazards 

A choking hazard is anything that can get caught in a child’s throat which blocks their airway, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. Food is a common choking hazard, especially for young children who do not chew properly and attempt to swallow their food whole. Foods that are round and hard are the most dangerous and special precautions should be taken when feeding these types of food, or it should be avoided completely for children under the age of four (4).

Foods that pose the biggest choking hazard for young children include: 

• Hot dogs
• Grapes
• Seeds and Nuts
• Chunks of Meat and Cheese
• Hard, Sticky, or Gooey Candy or Chewing Gum
• Chunks of Peanut Butter
• Popcorn
• Raw Vegetables
• Raisins
• Marshmallows

If feeding these types of foods, make sure to cut them into pieces no larger than ½ inch to ensure that if the food is swallowed, it will pass through without getting stuck in the child’s throat. To help further prevent choking, parents and caregivers should do the following: 

• Do not allow a child to eat and walk around;
• Avoid feeding your child in the car or stroller;
• Feed your child while they are safely secured in a highchair;
• Make sure your child sits up while they eat-no laying down and eating;
• Teach your child how to chew and swallow properly-no talking or laughing while eating;
• Supervise your child every time they are eating. 

If your child is choking on anything, it is important to call 911 immediately-with a choking incident time is of the essence. Parents and caregivers should also consider learning child CPR to better prepare for any type of medical emergency.

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