The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a collection of original images that accurately and responsibly illustrate essential tips for reducing the risk of choking in young children. These visuals are designed to help parents and caregivers create a safer environment at home. By following simple yet effective safety measures—such as supervising mealtimes, cutting food into small pieces, avoiding high-risk foods like whole grapes and hot dogs unless properly prepared, and keeping small household items like coins, balloons, and button batteries out of reach—families can significantly reduce the risk of choking injuries.
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Acknowledgement: The National Center is funded in part by Cooperative Agreement Number UG7MC28482 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) as part of an award totaling $5,149,996 annually with 0 percent financed with non-governmental sources. These contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.
This project was made possible with the production assistance of Digifé.
