29/03/2024
Approximately 70% of fatal choking deaths among infants (under 12 mos) involve objects that are not food, such as small toys, bottle caps, marbles, jewelry, deflated balloons & magnets, to name a few.
Take care to keep small items out of the reach of children. One of the best tips we can offer you is to get down on the floor. See what your baby sees. Frequently monitor all child-level surfaces for potential hazards.
β οΈ Most importantly, know what to do in the event of a choking emergency.
Ref: Fatal Choking Incidents Among Infants. (n.d.), CDC Wonder Online Database. https://wonder.cdc.gov/