Choking is another thing you have to keep in mind when your baby starts on solid foods. Young children's mouth muscles aren't well developed so you have to take some safety precautions.
To help prevent choking, watch your baby eat. And don't provide food during car rides or in the stroller. You may also want to avoid certain foods, like hard, round or sticky things that can be hard for babies to manage. Or you can prepare those foods carefully, as shown in the following examples:
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Round |
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Hard |
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Sticky |
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Stringy |
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Chunky |
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Easy to eat by handfuls without chewing |
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Bones |
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Resources & Links:
HealthLink BC: Choking Rescue for Babies
HealthLink BC: Choking Prevention in Small Children