What is one way to prevent accidental choking in infants?

Preventing accidental choking in infants primarily involves careful consideration of what they are allowed to eat and play with. One effective way to reduce the risk of choking is to avoid giving infants small, hard foods or toys that could become lodged in their airway. Infants have very small air passages, making them more susceptible to choking on objects that are not safe for their developmental stage.

Hard foods like nuts, popcorn, or small candies can easily block their throat if swallowed. Likewise, small toys or objects that could fit into their mouth pose a significant choking hazard. By ensuring that only appropriate foods and toys are accessible, caregivers can significantly enhance the safety of infants during mealtimes and playtime.

Other options, such as encouraging quick eating or feeding while lying down, could actually increase choking risk, and limiting toys solely to large sizes does not address all potential choking hazards effectively. Thus, avoiding small, hard items is the most effective preventive measure.