Chokingis a leading cause of death for infants and children. Most children who die fromchokingare under age 5—and two-thirds are babies under a year old. Some children who survive a severechokingepisode have permanent, life-changing brain injuries. but knowing the signs ofchokingand how to respond quickly can help prevent tragedy.
Learn how to protect your young child fromchokinghazards with our comprehensive guide onpreventionstrategies, household safety measures, and emergency response procedures.
ChokingpreventionThe way food is prepared may increase the risk ofchoking. For example, some foods served uncooked, whole, or in certain shapes or sizes can bechokinghazards. Cutting food into smaller pieces and mashing foods can help preventchoking. Ways to help prevent your child fromchokingFoods and preparation Cook and prepare food to the right shape, size, and texture for your ...
Two-thirds ofchokingvictims are infants younger than 1 year. Balloons, balls, marbles, pieces of toys, and foods cause the mostchokingdeaths. Read more aboutchokingpreventionand first aid. Dangerous Foods Keep dangerous foods from children until 4 years of age or older, depending on each child's development and maturity level.
The single most effective way to keep children fromchokingor suffocating is adult supervision! J.T. died afterchokingona hot dog while on vacation. In response to this preventable death, New York State enacted legislation to help parents, caregivers and providers recognize commonchokinghazards for children andpreventiontips.
Learn about commonchokinghazards for babies and practical steps parents can take to preventchokingincidents.
