If your child chokes… DOS AND DON’TS

Children, particularly those between the ages of one and five years, often put objects in their mouth as a normal part of exploring their small world. But some small objects, such as marbles and beads, are just the right size to get stuck in a child’s airway and cause choking. The best way to avoid this is to make sure that small objects like these are kept out of your child’s reach.

Published on February 2014