It is not possible for the parents to keep track of what the child is playing with all day long. But this increases the possibility of danger. Children often play with small objects and put them in their mouths. Once it gets stuck in the airway, the situation becomes complicated. If not taken to the doctor in time, the life of the child becomes doubtful.
What things should be kept away from children?
In terms of food, it is best to keep grapes, nuts, popcorn, hard candy, chewing gum, large pieces of carrot or apple, large pieces of meat, hard cheese away from children. Cut the grapes lengthwise. Keep baby seated while eating; Do not feed while walking or playing. Foods that may seem soft to adults may be difficult to swallow for very young children.
Be careful with toys and small household items. Keep coins, marbles, beads, buttons, pen caps, hair clips, pins and small balls out of reach of children. Sometimes small parts of big toys can break and cause danger.
The most dangerous battery in this list! Adults often change the batteries of torches or remotes, keeping the old batteries in a corner of the house. Swallowing a small battery can cause chemical reactions with body fluids to cause serious damage to the esophagus in a short time. If you want to avoid such danger, you have to be careful.
How do you understand that something is suddenly stuck in the child's throat?
If the baby suddenly starts coughing, or cries and cannot speak, or cannot breathe, this is a sign of severe 'choking' (food stuck in the throat). Contact a doctor immediately.
What not to do in this situation?
1. Many people say that if you press the back and stomach in the right way, the things stuck in the throat will come out. But to do this, you need to know the right method. In particular, this procedure is not applicable to children under one year of age. Rather, the danger may increase while helping.
2. Do not suddenly try to remove small objects stuck in the baby's mouth by inserting fingers. In this the thing can go deeper.
3. Emergency treatment and CPR may be required if the child becomes unconscious. So every child's parents should learn basic CPR and 'Choking First Aid'. It can really save lives in times of danger.