Food-related Choking
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More than half of choking incidents among children are caused by food. Learn how to keep your kids safer for meals, snacks, and every bite in between.
Targeted outreach week: February 26 - March 3, 2024
Suggested hashtag: #ChokingPrevention
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NATIONAL EXPERTS on Food-related Choking
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Food-related Choking PROJECT MATERIALS
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to help spread the message about food-related choking. Please feel free to use these materials as needed. Most of these materials can be co-branded with your organization’s logo.
Food-related Choking Resources
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members and other trusted sources.
Websites & Webpages
Choking Prevention – HealthyChildren.org
Choking Prevention – Mott Children’s Hospital
Choking Prevention and Awareness – Seattle Children’s Hospital
Choking Prevention for Children – New York State Department of Health
Mealtime Memo – Institute of Child Nutrition
Preventing Choking – Nemour’s Kids Health
Tips to Lower Toddlers' Choking Risks – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health
Blog Posts & Newsletters
A Life Too Short – SKW*
Choking Hazard: 10 of the Most Dangerous Foods for Children – Child Safety Pledge
Common choking hazards and how to avoid them – UT Health Houston
Common Food Choking Hazards and How to Avoid Them – Strong 4 Life
Supplement A: Practice Choking Prevention – Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Top Choking Hazards for Toddler & Babies + How to Prevent Choking – Kids Eat in Color
Visuals: Graphics & Infographics
5 Tips to Lower Risk of Choking – TN CCR&R*
Choking Hazards for Children Under 4 – The Family Nutritionist
Choking Part 1 – Positive Parenting
Modify Foods – Yummy Toddler Food
Videos
Safe Kids Home Safety: Choking – Safe Kids Lincoln/Lancaster County
Tips to Prevent Children from Choking – UCLA Health
*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
APD: Agency for Persons with Disabilities
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CHOC: Children’s Hospital of Orange County
ICN: Institute of Child Nutrition
NCH: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
SKW: Safe Kids Worldwide
TN CCR & R: Tennessee Child Care Resource & Referral Network
UMMC ENT: University of Mississippi Medical Center - Ear, Nose, & Throat
USDA: United States Department of Agriculture
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