NANA SAYS ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SIT AND EAT

Choking can lead to death. Encouraging children to sit and eat. Not to run or jump with candy or gum in their mouths is a good lesson and something I lecture my grandchildren constantly. It is very easy while sitting and eating to have food go down the wrong way or a piece of something get stuck. Learning the Heimlich is a good thing. For babies keeping their environment safe with items they can not swallow. Baby proof. If it is thought to be too small then it probably is too small for the baby. Even for adults- eating and drinking while driving is not safe. Sitting and chewing food properly does not decrease the chance of choking.