Choking Hazard: Not for children under 3 years old...
Is it because they are less likely to put things in their mouth at 3 or because the gag reflex and risk of choking is apparently less? I really am getting gray hairs!
What's a choking hazard?
... some guidelines we could use? I assume hard objects the size of a pea are potential toddler choking hazards, but how about these: - raisins - dried garbanzo ... to watch out for? Also - how big should an object be in order to NOT consider it a choking hazard (I'm thinking toy pieces)? ...
Infantino rattles recalled due to choking hazard
... Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. Hazard: The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received eight reports of ... code is printed in a dial format with the year in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing ...
Choking hazard toys- WWYD
... I hate about my DS being two-years-old is that many of the toys he would love are lables "children over 3 only-choking hazard". ... toys regularly (we rotate) and can fix/discard hazardous ones. But there is ONE toy I really want to get him for Christmas and I am just.not.sure. I need some opinions. ...
choking hazards
... start school. This means that in September, when they start school, two thirds are four years old and the other third are still three! They always serve raw veggies, such ... pose a choking hazard to children four and under they pooh poohed my concerns with "oh, we've been serving them for years". Why ...
wooden play food not MIC that is not a choking hazard?
I'm looking for good quality wooden, or at least non-plastic, play food for my almost 2 year old. Haba's play food looks SO cute but it's so small! I'm concerned that it could pose a choking hazard for my ds. Plan Toys from Thailand have wooden food, but once ...
LO feeds too fast, can this cause choking hazard?
... feeds herself so fast that I am scared she just swallows. I usually just give her a few pieces at a time, sometimes it looks like she's done and I give her more, but actually her mouth is full of food. This usually happens with her favorite food. Do you think this can cause choking hazard? Thanks.
Raisins- choking hazard?
... small and not the easiest thing to chew, but she promised to watch him very carefully with them. She just called back to say that they are very small (so, choking hazard, or not? ), and that he loves them. Should I be concerned? DS is a very good eater, and doesn't often choke on food, if ever.
Choke hazards/Crazy Mama!
... and came out in the diaper. My husband got a tiny corner of plastic out of her mouth a week ago when she was gagging on it. With older children and a normal life, I feel like there are choke hazards everywhere. UHG!
So confused on choking hazards and eating
... applesauce, banana, etc. After reading some threads here, I am SO confused about feeding babies and toddlers and what things could be a choking hazard. For instance, I ... I just read about dried fruit and vegetables - how is that not a choking hazard? I'm just so confused. So I guess my ...
hair clips - choking hazard?
DD's hair is starting to get long and go in her eyes, we're needing something to clip her hair back? Are barrettes safe or are they a choking hazard? What do you do to keep your LO's hair back? Thanks.
choking hazards: when did you let your kids eat popcorn, apple peels, etc?
My 3.5 yo dd choked on an apple peel yesterday. Really choked. I got it out by putting my fingers down her throat but it was TERRIFYING. I've always been very careful about choking hazards. She still does not eat popcorn, whole nuts, that sort of thing. Until ...
Should I buy The Children's Year?
We have All Year Round and it is great. Unfortunatley it was missplaced during our move. I am thinking of buying the Children's Year as well. Would it be redundant to have both books. Just wondering whether it will be worth having too. Kelly
Making baby clothes - buttons a choking hazard?
Hello, I found these cute sweater and hat patterns online. I'm almost finished with my first one (the asymetrical baby cardigan). Do you all think these large buttons would pose a choking hazard? Of course I'd sew them on really well. Our first baby is due in the fall, and I'm not sure...
Toy Danger
... This toy is dangerous. It has caused many similar injuries (in children as old as 8) and at least one death nationwide. If you don't believe me, look it up on the internet. One ... warning label of 'small parts choking hazard, not for children under 3' has not been changed to include an 'ingestion could ...
Another toddler+baby question - about toys
So, my husband brought this one up today. We're expecting in a few months and have a 2.5 year old. And my DH says something along the lines of when the baby comes, the toddler is going to have to pick up the toys a lot more often to keep choking hazards away from the baby. ...
anyone use the child care at the gym?
... on duty that did not get out of their seats the entire time i was there. most of this time they could not see most of the children b/c of the layout of the room. one worker actually sat ... even sticking the marker lids in their mouths (CHOKING HAZARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) one little boy actualy bit off ...
Anyone Getting Their Toddler a Chocolate Bunny?
... eyes (they are painted with colored white chocolate) so I don't see any choking hazards. It's just quite sugary and Palmers isn't exactly the ... could ration her bunny so she doesn't eat it all at once. It'd be the only candy in her basket this year (definitely no jelly beans or Peeps until she's much ...
Play Food for Toddlers
Can anyone give me suggestions for wooden play food for toddlers that isn't teeny-tiny? We have a few Haba and Erzi pieces, but they are just too small and a choking hazard for a very "mouthy" little boy. He's really getting into pretend play and ...
toddlers sharing with babies?
... a friend who has three children with our 9 month old. My friend and her husband thought their toddler (who is a little under two years old, ... a toddler to share with an infant? I think when I am the parent of a toddler (that is, in a few months!) that it might be okay to promote sharing with another ...
toddler reverting
... too, but it does feel like translating a different language, which I know is normal in toddlers, but is it for almost 3 year olds?), and he just has a hard time using words, which I know is normal for this age, and I try not to compare him to other children, but even the just-turned 2 year olds in ...
What do you feed your 1+ year old?
... oranges, kiwi, tomato and tomato sauces). All of the canned fruits and veggies that would be less of a choking hazard have so much sugar or salt too. Also, DS doesn ... banana slices, applesauce, potato,plain noodles, peas. What does a typical day look like for your toddler? Maybe you'll inspire me!
What does your toddler eat?
... the other day and it said not to give them whole peas or corn kernels because they're choking hazards. DS has a super bad gag ... can guarantee he won't eat them that way. He's done fine with them and with chunks of soft fruit and such...but am I putting him at risk? What did you do with your toddlers?
Recall: Schwinn toddler helmets and red painted kids chairs
... Sports Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Hazard: The helmets do not comply with impact ... reported. Description: These Schwinn-brand Toddler Bicycle Helmets have "SCHWINN" ... Corp., of Greeneville, Tenn. Hazard: The red paint on the chair ... a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: ...