Food-related Choking

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.

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. 

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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

 

Visuals: Graphics & Infographics

Choking Hazards for Children Under 4 – The Family Nutritionist

Choking Part 1 – Positive Parenting

Modify Foods – Yummy Toddler Food

 

Videos

 
 

*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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