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Information to help you keep the children in your care safe from choking.

Choking and Kids: Prevention Is the Key
International Food Information Council.
Information for parents and child care providers on keeping mealtime and the house safe.
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Choking Episodes Among Children
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Includes quick facts, injury prevention tips, and information on first aid to treat choking.
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Feeding Infants: A Guide for use in the Child Nutrition Programs
USDA. FNS. Team Nutrition.
Following these general guidelines will help reduce the risk of infants choking while in your care. Click on chapter 9.
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Foods Associated with Choking
USDA. NAL. WIC Works Resource System.
This job aid from the WIC Learning Online modules provides a list of foods to avoid serving to young children.
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Prevent Your Child From Choking
Food and Drug Administration.
An article taken from the Food and Drug Administration's Consumer Magazine on preventing choking as well as actions to relieve choking in infants, young children and older adults.
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Preventing Choking on Food by Children: Safe Practice Guidelines for Child Care Facilities
Public Health Seattle & King County. Child Care Health Program.
Information on what to look for when choosing foods for children.
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Last Modified: Jun 19, 2008  
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