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“Small children will put practically anything in their mouths, as every mother knows. They have a tendency to swallow automatically; therefore, they will try to swallow an inedible object instead of expectorating it, as an adult would.
“Since a baby cannot talk, £ foreign object may gc unrecognized until serious complications or death results.
“Also, children often inhale foreign objects into the ait passages. These must be promptly removed before they cause respiratory problems or even death.” ‘
Mr. Goetz suggested these’ precautions to help prevent choking accidents among children;
Since the chewing habit is not firmly established until the age of four, chidren under this age should not be given nuts, raw fruits, or raw vegetable's. These foods require grinding action of molars.
Foreign objects that an infant could put in its mouth should be kept out of reach.
Older children must be prevented from putting small objects in a baby’s mouth.
Keep safety pins closed they constitute less of a hazard that way if swallowed accidentally.
Buy infants only sturdy toys, without small parts that might become detached and swallowed.
Never stimulate a child to laugh or cry when he has food in his
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