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Choking Concerns for Small Children
3 Steps Parents Can Take to Avoid Disaster
By Jennifer Lacey
Cooperation in a household with older children present is also of high importance, as older children may have objects that are dangerous to a child under 4 years of age. Watch what older siblings and their friends are doing, as they may not realize that a toy or food item that is OK for them is dangerous for the little ones.
Get your older kids involved as your helpers, Dr. Kelley says, adding that an important way to keep the whole family safe from small parts is to designate an older child as a member of the "Small Parts Police."
"Parents can call out for the Small Parts Police, and the older child can sweep an area to be sure it is safe for the younger child," Dr. Kelley says. Remember to check under couches, chairs and between and under cushions on a regular basis for small parts or food items that may fall.
Most important, everyone in the family should become familiar with basic lifesaving skills like CPR, the Heimlich maneuver and first aid. The American Red Cross and the American Heart Association offer classes in first aid, CPR and emergency prevention. One never knows when this safety knowledge will come in handy, and the rewards are plentiful.
"Learning basic CPR is never wasted time and always a good idea," Dr. Kelley says. "Who knows, it could save your child – for whom you will always be a hero – or somebody else's and become their hero."
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