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Online Companion: Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7E

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Unit 3: Choking Prevention

Infants and children, especially those younger than three years, are at great risk for choking hazards. Therefore, it is essential that families and teachers be informed, be vigilant, and follow sound safety practices to prevent this tragedy.

A. Why is the incidence of choking so much higher among very young children?

B. Locate and review information about choking hazards and young children. Valuable information is available on many reputable Web sites. Be sure to look at the content on several sites, including any of the following:

American Academy of Pediatrics:

American Red Cross:

Consumer Products Safety Commission:

FDA Consumer Magazine:

National Safety Council:

National Safe Kids Campaign:

C. Using information gathered on these and other Web sites, prepare a pamphlet for families outlining safety guidelines for choking prevention.

D. Develop a home safety checklist that focuses on choking prevention.

• What foods pose a particular choking hazard to children under three years of age?

• What measures can adults take to improve safety during mealtimes?

E. What items in children's environments present the greatest choking risk?

• What special cautions must be taken when purchasing children's items at garage sales or secondhand stores?

• Where can families and teachers find information about items that have been recalled due to potential or actual safety hazards?

• What types of toys and play items should be avoided when children under three years are present?

F. What responsibilities do families and teachers have for assuring that children's environments are safe?

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