Babies and children can choke on food at any age but those under 5 are at higher risk, and especially children and babies under 3. Watch a video about ways to reduce the choking risk.
Keeping baby safe when eating
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Keeping baby safe when eating
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.
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.
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This page last reviewed 01 June 2013.
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