The best way to reduce the risk of asphyxiation (choking) in toddlers is to make sure that they
a. drink plenty of fluids with meals.
b. avoid conversation during meals.
c. sit down while eating and chew foods well.
d. eat using utensils rather than with their fingers.
C
Toddlers may choke if they are too active while they are eating or if they do not chew foods properly. Therefore, sitting down while eating and chewing foods well can help prevent choking. Drinking plenty of fluids with meals will not necessarily prevent choking. Conversation should be encouraged during meals to help create a relaxed family atmosphere and to slow the pace of eating. Eating with utensils rather than fingers is not related to a risk of choking.
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