Things You'll Need:
- One-inch toilet paper tube
- Small parts tester
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Step 1
Children should be sitting down to eat, preferably at a table. Watch small children when they eat. Teach children to eat slowly and chew food thoroughly.
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Step 2
Hotdogs should be cut length-wise, then into small pieces. Slicing the hotdog into round disks creates a choking hazard. Grapes should be cut into quarters. Raw vegetables should be cut into small pieces or strips that are not round.
D. Foods that are round in shape pose the greatest choking hazard. Cut any round, firm foods into smaller pieces that are not round. -
Step 3
These foods pose the most threat to children and should be avoided (or very closely monitored) Popcorn, hard or sticky candy (peppermints, caramels, Taffy type candies), spoonfuls of peanut butter, nuts and seeds.
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Step 4
Always follow age recommendation on toy packages. Teach older children to put toys away that can pose a choking hazard to younger siblings. Use a toilet paper tube or small parts tester before allowing a child under the age of 4 to play with a toy. Do not let children play with balloons while unattended. Don't let children play with uninflated balloons or balloons that have popped. Don't let small children play on bean bag chairs that are filled with foam pellets rather than tiny beads. If the chair tears, the foam pellets pose a choking hazard.
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Step 5
Always check the floor, under furniture and between cushions for things that could be a potential choking hazard for small children. These items can include: marbles, coins, watch batteries, small ball, cars with rubber wheels that come off, marbles, pen or marker caps.
