CPR Kids - Baby + Child First Aid Education on Instagram: "How many of these, surprise you?We often share reminders about chopping the grapes, and the dangers of button batteries (as we know, these aren't just a choking hazard but can cause serious and life-threatening injuries when inserted or swallowed). But the truth is, there are a lot of things around the home that may not occur to parents/carers as potential choking hazards for little ones!Do you know about the 4 S's of choking prevention?1. Shape of foods: Cutting up foods into developmentally appropriate size shapes is key to prevent choking. Round foods such as grapes, cherry tomatoes and large blueberries are the perfect shape to lodge in a toddler’s airway and should be cut into quarters, and cylindrical foods such as bananas, sausages and carrots cut into sticks. Avoid foods such as popcorn, marshmallows, hard sweets and whole nuts in young children2. Sit down to eat: The risk of choking increases if a child is running around with food or another object in their mouth. Sitting down together to eat meals not only reduces the risk of choking, but is great bonding too. Encourage your toddler to sit down when snacking too (we now, easier said than done right?).3. Supervise when eating: Choking can be silent. Always keep them in your direct line of sight when they are eating so you can be aware and intervene quickly if a choking accident occurs.4. Search your home:Anything that can fit through a cardboard toilet paper tube is a choking risk for young children. Get down onto your hands and knees and crawl around your house. This will give you a better perspective as to what your child sees! What small objects are in reach? Common household objects (not in the reel but worth mentioning) such as erasers, marbles, bouncy balls, beads, and balloons are also choking hazards and should be kept out of reach.Most importantly, remember that accidents can still happen – know the first aid for choking so you can confidently help your child in an emergency.Link in bio;- RCH choking fact sheet- Our blog 'the 4 S's of choking prevention'- Our free choking prevention guide- Our free button battery guide- Our video demonstrating first aid for choking" | Zootzle
