13 Most Dangerous Foods for Children
Not everyone is aware, but unfortunately, many children suffer at some point in childhood with choking – which can even lead to death. Therefore, all the attention with which the little ones eat and also with the objects that they play is fundamental!
Choking of foreign bodies (food, milk, objects) usually occurs in children under three years of age and is one of the most frequent causes of death below one-year-old.
Although choking can occur by several types of food, some are better known for this and deserve special attention. Below you know which are the main foods that should be avoided in the feeding of the child and/or that should be given very carefully.
13 foods that deserve attention in the child’s diet, so avoid giving the child or watch out for the following foods:
1. Raw fruits and vegetables
If offered raw, fruits and vegetables should be cut into very small pieces or lengthwise (toothpicks).
2. Bullets and chewing gum
They are dangerous items, and they should simply not be offered to children.
3. Dried fruits
They should be cut into small pieces so the child can ingest without risk.
4. Oilseeds
They should be crushed or broken into smaller pieces.
5. Grapes
The grape, to be offered to the child, should be cut in half and given without seed.
6. Popcorn
You have to pay attention to the popcorn because of the “seeds”. Popcorn should be offered with supervision and avoided until the child’s fourth year.
7. Meat
Meats should not be offered in pieces, just kneaded or shredded. It is important to still offer the soft meat to the child.
8. Olive
Foods with pits (as in the case of olives) should not be within the reach of children up to the age of four. Olive should not be offered to the child because it contains too much salt and preservative.
9. Sausage
Sausage, like raw vegetables, should be offered whole-heartedly for the child to bite little or cut lengthwise.
10. Milk
Milk itself should not cause gagging because it is a liquid, but it is a great cause of gagging because it is offered in abundance and with the child lying down. You should try to offer the milk in a more upright position.
11. Fish
You need to be careful because fish bones are very dangerous. Always offer fish fillet. Make sure you do not have pimples or cartilage. When you make your request to the fishmonger, let them know that it is for your baby.
12. Chicken
The chicken deserves double attention. The biggest danger is always the chicken bone, especially those little ones.
13. Peanut
The peanut can only be offered in very small pieces and without the peel.
Now that you know the foods to abstain from, help your child so that he does not grow up and begin to blame you for your careless parenting work.
