Monthly Archives: November 2009
This is Much Better Than the Cookie Jar!
Filed under Photos
Keeping Kids Safe: Common (and Not So Common) Choking Hazards
Keeping kids safe is top on the minds of most parents, but sometimes hazards are just not that obvious. Introducing foods to infants and toddlers can be great fun, but it also brings opportunities for danger. A little knowledge about how to avoid choking can go a long way in avoiding serious emergencies.
I wrote in a previous post about using pixie stix to get kids to take their medicine. I am going to co-opt this old favorite treat for our lesson about choking hazards. What does a powdered candy have to do with choking hazards, you might ask?
Filed under Newborns and Infants, Safety, Toddlers