Did you know that a tiny child’s windpipe is around the same diameter as a drinking straw? It doesn’t take much to restrict your child’s airway, as you might expect. It’s no surprise that choking is the fourth most common cause of accidental death in children under the age of four. Food, money, and toys are the most common causes of non-fatal choking, with food accounting for roughly 60% of all non-fatal choking incidents.
Fortunately, choking isn’t difficult to avoid. It only takes a little foresight and attentiveness. We may avoid unnecessary deaths and injuries by educating ourselves and others.
Babies’ capacity to chew and swallow food takes time to develop, and they may not be able to cough strongly enough to clear an airway blockage. Babies frequently put items in their mouths as they explore their surroundings, which can lead to baby choking.
Proper timing of solids
Infant choking can occur if you introduce solid meals to your baby before he or she has the motor skills to swallow them. Introduce pureed solid meals to your infant when he or she is at least 4 months old. Keep in mind this and take the advice of your doctor as well before giving solid food to your baby.
Do not give foods which you are not sure about
Hot dogs, chunks of meat or cheese, grapes, raw vegetables, or fruit chunks should not be given to newborns or young children unless they are broken up into little pieces. Hard foods that can’t be altered to make them safe, such as seeds, nuts, popcorn, and hard candies, should not be given to infants or young children. Peanut butter, marshmallows, and chewing gum are other high-risk foods.
Proper mealtimes
Allowing your child to play, walk, or run while eating becomes increasingly difficult as he or she grows older. Before speaking, remind your youngster to chew and swallow his or her food. Allowing your child to toss food into the air and catch it in his or her mouth, as well as stuffing big amounts of food into his or her mouth, is not a good idea.
Avoid high-risk toys
Allowing your infant or toddler to play with latex balloons, which can be dangerous when uninflated and broken, small balls, marbles, toys with small pieces, or toys intended for older children is not a good idea. When purchasing toys, look for age limits and inspect toys on a regular basis to ensure they are in excellent working order.
Avoiding random accessories at home
Coins, button batteries, dice, and pen caps are all common household objects that might cause choking. Take a class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and choking first aid for children to be prepared in the event of an emergency. Encourage everyone who looks after your kid to follow your lead.
Choking can prove to be extremely fatal and therefore the parents have to monitor their baby almost every single time. It is the mutual responsibility of mother and father to keep a lookout for their newborns. Toddlers have the tendency to take everything into their mouth therefore the parents must be prudent at all times.
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