Keeping Baby Safe When They Are Eating Solid Foods

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Keeping Baby Safe When They Are Eating Solid Foods

Safety's important when your baby is eating. Make sure your baby's well-secured in a high chair, or on your lap. Find out about foods that are more likely to cause choking.

Keeping baby safe when eating

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Safety’s important when your baby is eating.

Make sure your baby's well-secured in a high chair, or on your lap.

An adult needs to stay close and watch to deal with any problems like choking or a reaction to food. Never leave your baby alone with food.

Find out about foods that are more likely to cause choking.

Don’t offer small hard foods, such as whole nuts and large seeds.

This page last reviewed 05 December 2023.

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