My daughter has 8 teeth (top and bottom) in the front, 2 molars and 2 more coming in. I let her taste a raisin the other day and she loved it! I was worried about her choking, though (although she ate that one just fine) and didn't give her any more. Are these still a choking hazard to a child her age?
2007-01-29 05:38:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Dear julie, i would,to be on the safe side,ask your pediatrician and see what he tells you,some children swallow before they chew and if she has four our five raisins in her mouth at one time and swallows them without chewing them,then it could pose a problem. Without sounding like a mother,dont give your daughter a hot dog to eat,that IS a choking hazard! Glad to be of help. Jan
2007-01-29 06:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A toddler that age can choke on anything including liquids. If you cut it up in fourths she can probably eat it fine. I never had a problem with raisins. Never, ever give a baby hot dogs or nuts, though but I am sure you know that. You know your child and we don't so if you think she can do the smaller pieces go for it. They are really good for her. And if you go with the grapes cut them up really small, too.
2007-01-29 14:21:51 · answer #2 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they are small enough and it should be ok but you can always cut them in half if you have to. I used to worry about cherios and they are bigger -even though they disolve eventually. Just keep an eye on her while she is eating them. Good luck
2007-01-29 13:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes raisins are a choking hazard for toddlers.I'm a daycare provider and when i took my health and safety class they said any thing that can fit into a tissue paper tube is a choking hazard for toddlers,that includes toys!!!
good luck!!!
2007-01-29 13:47:22 · answer #4 · answered by sassie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My pediatrician said "nothing bigger than half of a peanut m&m."
That was for my 16 month old as well.
2007-01-29 13:56:38 · answer #5 · answered by leah a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put rasins in a bowl of warm water and let them plump up this will make them softer and a little bigger and better way to eat them.
2007-01-29 13:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by angeleyessly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be since its so small, but it just depends on how well she eats things. But if she did fine, then i dont see why she couldnt have more.
2007-01-29 13:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by meg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i just figure, dont parents give cherios to their kids? those are even harder arent they? and pretty much the same size.. y not?
2007-01-29 13:47:28 · answer #8 · answered by QUITTA Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are. try grapes they're bigger.
2007-01-29 13:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by *~*Jon-Jon's Mommy!!*~* 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋