Choking - infant under 1 year

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Choking - infant under 1 year

• Don't give children under 3 years old balloons or toys with fragile or small parts.
• Keep infants away from buttons, popcorn, coins, grapes, nuts, or similar items.
• Watch infants and toddlers while they are eating. Do not allow a child to crawl around while eating. Childproof your home.
• The earliest safety lesson is "No!"

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