Grapes are a chocking hazard
Grapes are the third most common cause of death among children who die in food-related choking incidents, and doctors say it is a lack of awareness that could be leaving young children at risk.
The size and shape of grapes means that they can completely plug children’s airways, with the tight seal produced by fruit’s smooth, flexible surface making them tricky to shift with first aid manoeuvres.
It is advised that grapes should be chopped in half (length ways) and ideally quartered before being given to young children.
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