marker lids choking hazard?

Question

my son is 22 months. i keep catching him with marker lids in his mouth
2 questions
1) are these a choking hazard, they are long caps
2)at what age do you stop worrying about choking hazards
3)what is the size of a choking hazard at this age? eg..marble, hotdog?grapes?
thanks

Answer 1

Generally speaking, anything that goes into a child's mouth can pose a choking hazard. Some choking hazards, such as suckers and marker lids make the child choke before going completely down the throat so are more easily removed quickly. Marbles, money, and little Legos can be swallowed and pose a greater risk for choking risk as those things can block the child's airway. Hot dogs and grapes can be served provided they are cut into 1/2's or 1/4's, depending on the age of the child. By the time a child is 3-4 years old, their need to put things in their mouth subsides and thus their risk of choking decreases as well. Balloons are one of the greatest choking hazards of all. Fragments of popped balloons can block a child's airway and require a special tool to be removed. Become certified in Infant and Child CPR and you will learn how to care for a choking victim.

Answer 2

Yes, it's a choking hazard. At this point, anything that can pass through a toilet paper role is a potential hazard. I cut grapes and hotdogs into pieces for my daughter. I'm not sure when you can stop worrying. When they quit putting everything in their mouths?

Answer 3

Yes, they are a choking hazard. If you slice a hotdog into little round circles, this is about the size of a childs esophagus. Stop worrying about choking hazards when notice that your child is no longer trying to put things in his mouth. Its different ages for different kids.

Answer 4

Anything your child can stick in his mouth is a choking hazard. When you no longer have to worry depends on your child. When he stops putting things in his mouth, then you don't have to worry so much. I know it sounds vague, but some children stop earlier than others. It is usually around 3-4 years of age.

Answer 5

There are many choking hazards for children,seeing as how they put almost anything that will fit inside their mouth. I personally have saved two children from choking: one from a grape and one from a whole peppermint. (These were not my children and thank God I happened to be near them when they were choking.)

It is best to keep a keen eye on your son and prevent him from putting anything in his mouth that isn't designed to be there. And if he is closely monitored during mealtime and the food is cut into the right size pieces, his chances of choking are very slim!

It sounds like you are a very concerned observant mother! You are on the right track to prevent a choking incident!

Answer 6

It seems to me like it could be a choking hazard. Anything that your son can fit fully in his mouth is a choking hazard. I'd worry about it until he stops sticking things that he's not supposed to in his mouth. Good luck!

Answer 7

Anything that your toddler can put in his mouth is a potential choking hazard, including food. Hot dogs cut across the dog into pieces become a plug, and is one of the main items kids choke on.

You can stop worrying about choking hazards when the child is taught to stop putting things into their mouths. That depends on how diligent and firm you are with stopping this practice.

Answer 8

Yes! I'll tell you why - because anything about the size of a quarter is EASY to become lodged in a child's throat. Discovery Toys used to make a choke tester (I'm sure they have something like it at Babies R Us) and if something could fit inside - baby/child could choke on it. A quarter fits perfectly! You really don't want to feed a baby hot dogs anyway - maybe something nutritious? There are so many better choices you could make. Bring something if it's a family picnic and hot dogs will be served. Hot dogs are full of nitrates and fat - not great for babies and toddlers.

Answer 9

OF COURSE ITS A CHOKING HAZARD!
do not let him put them in his mouth. keep all the markers in a bucket on a top shelf where he cannot reach them. try to do that with anything you might find that he can choke on. anything that fits in his mouth is a choking hazard. my little sister is 7 and doesn put anything in her mouth anymore. i believe its just a curiosity think with toddlers. and maybe hes teething.

Answer 10

1 yes 2 you never stop worrying 3 all of those & most toys are marked not recommended for 3,5,8,& under a lot is common sense but I will admit some I did not even think of whe my children were small, They have clickable markers now as well as twistable crayons. FYI it is recommended to only buy Crayola sidewalk chalk as some imported "cheapies"have lead in (snopes.com)