It’s a fear that many people share – that their child could choke while eating. There are lots of horror stories out there which mean parent’s are hyper vigilant.
And, especially so when it comes to certain foods which are deemed high risk for small children. Among the worst culprits are grapes and cherry tomatoes.
Food is responsible for over half of all fatal choking accidents, reports the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT). Within this group, grapes are the third most common cause of death in food-related incidents.
Just last month, a BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster's toddler son almost choked to death on a grape while the family were in lockdown.
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