Teach your child not to put objects in his or her mouth. The following objects may cause choking in young children.
- Toys, such as:
- Jacks, marbles, and marble-sized balls
- Latex balloons, either uninflated or broken pieces. Balloons are easily inhaled into the windpipe.
- Those with small detachable parts, like wheels
- Household objects, such as:
- Coins
- Adhesive bandages
- Buttons
- Beads and other jewelry
- Thumbtacks and screws
- Paper clips, pen tops, and safety pins
- Clothing price tags
- Small holiday decorations
- Kitchen items, such as:
- Eggshells
- Bottle caps
- Plastic tabs from protective coverings on containers
Credits
| Author | Debby Golonka, MPH |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics |
| Last Updated | January 5, 2007 |
Author:Debby Golonka, MPH
Last Updated: 01/05/2007
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