Choking Hazards

Protect your child from choking by understanding common hazards and taking precautions. Keep small objects, food, and toys out of reach, and supervise your child closely during meals.

Anything smaller than a 2 pence piece can choke a toddler.

• Food: Cut food into small pieces. Avoid grapes, hard foods, and small objects.
• Toys: Keep small parts, buttons, coins, and magnetic toys out of reach. For more information on buying safe toys, click here.
• Supervision: Stay with your child while eating and encourage them to sit still. For more information on preventing choking, click here.