Choking is the inability to breathe due to a blockage in the airway.
Alternative Names
Heimlich maneuver - unconscious infant under 1 year
Prevention
Recognize what is age-appropriate for children -- especially when choosing toys. Don't give infants toys that are heavy or fragile or that have batteries or small parts. To reduce the risk of choking accidents, make sure young children do not come into contact with buttons, watch batteries, popcorn, coins, grapes or nuts. It is also important to sit with a child while he or she eats. Do not prop bottles, and do not allow a child to crawl around while eating.
Never tie pacifiers (or anything else) around a baby's neck. Start teaching your child the meaning of "Don't touch." The earliest safety lesson is "No!"