Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers: MedlinePlus

Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers: MedlinePlus

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Health Tip: Some Foods Aren't Safe for Toddlers

Here are edibles to avoid

By Diana Kohnle

Thursday, January 23, 2014

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(HealthDay News) -- Little mouths and throats aren't suited for big chunks of food, which could pose a choking hazard.

The American Academy of Pediatrics says parents should avoid giving their toddlers:

• Whole hot dogs (should be sliced).
• Jelly beans and other hard candies, as well as nuts, seeds and popcorn.
• Thick chunks of peanut butter.
• Raw crunchy vegetables, such as green beans, carrots or celery.
• Whole cherry tomatoes or grapes (they should be quartered).
• Big chunks of meat, fruit, raw veggies or potatoes.

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