Children eating solids, especially under 5 · Feeding & nutrition · 4 MIN LESSON

Safer bites and supervised meals.

Pay attention to food texture, shape, and eating position.

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How to reduce choking risks at children’s mealtimes

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Hard, small, round, or sticky foods can be choking hazards. Adapt food size, shape, and texture; avoid whole grapes and whole nuts.

Have children sit upright in a safe place. Watch throughout eating and avoid meals while walking, lying down, or travelling in a car.

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A whole grapeSuitably mashed foodA supervised meal

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