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It
may surprise you, but a baby's throat can stretch to
a width of almost 4cm (1.5 inches). Children can choke
on chunks of fruit and vegetables, hot dogs, nuts, hard
candies, grapes and popcorn.
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Non-food
items that can cause choking are coins, small toy pieces,
nails/screws, earrings and batteries.
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Suffocation
can be caused by overly-soft bedding, unsafe cribs or
bunk beds, blind cords, balloons and plastic bags.
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Babies
and toddlers under the age of two are at the highest
risk.
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information on window blinds and crib safety, visit the
Baby's
Room page. |
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Grate
fruits and vegetables into small pieces. Never
give hard candies, grapes, un-sliced hotdogs
or popcorn to young children. Always cut hotdogs
lengthwise before serving. |
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Ask
older children to check with you before giving
food or toys to babies. |
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Follow
the age guidelines on children's toys. If
the words "for ages three and up"
are printed on the package, it means the product
contains pieces that can cause choking. |
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Always
place infants on their backs to sleep. It
is the #1 way to lower the risk of Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). |
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Be
careful when buying cribs and bunk beds. Never
buy a crib made before 1987. |
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Move
cribs and beds away from windows. Keep blind
and curtain cords well out of reach. |
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