Hard candy, nuts and seeds can pose serious choking hazards for young kids.
Nicole VillalpandoChoking is an ever-present danger for small children – one that can be fatal if a responsible adult doesn't offer the correct aid.
Hard candy caused most choking episodes, according to AAP, followed by other candy, meat other than hot dogs and bones.What do kids choke on most often? Among the most surprising items that kids choke on are things that conform to the airway, such as balloons or broken bits of balloons. Conforming objects like balloons are particularly dangerous because it’s difficult to get them out.Thanksgiving:Gaw advised talking to older kids about things they should avoid giving their younger brothers or sisters.In the beginning, a normally healthy kid gags or coughs, trying to get the thing that’s stuck out.Their lips turn blue.
If you are alone, shout for help before starting first aid. If you are with another adult, instruct them to call 911.Hold the infant's chest in your hand and the jaw with your fingers. Point the infant's head downward, lower than the body. Continue five back blows followed by five chest thrusts until the object is dislodged or the infant becomes unconscious.
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