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with children and are likely to be part of an American youngster’s diet. The foods that children choke on are likely to be round, hard or of the type that easily slips down the throat. Foods that must be chewed should not be given to children until they have developed a complete set of teeth, around age 2.
Round or cylindrical foods cause trouble because they fit so well into a child’s airway. Candy and carrots are examples of hard or tough foods that may be difficult to chew, so that large pieces are swallowed.
Foods that are small, smooth or slick when wet may easily slip down the throat. Foods that are pliable or compressible, such as pieces of meat, hot dogs or grapes, may form a particularly tight plug in the throat.
Peanut butter can block the airway because it is so thick and sticky.
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