Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children in Mealtimes
Infants begin to learn to eat solid foods at an early age, as soon as 4-6 months. As infants become toddlers and then preschool-aged, they continue to develop motor skills to chew properly. During these first years of life, there is a concern about choking on certain foods like hard pretzels, whole grapes, and dried fruit. But until what age are children at high risk for choking on these types of solid foods?
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