This blog post serves as a refresher for all those working with children, and who may require further information on the steps to be taken to act if a child in their care is choking. As Educators working with young children, the fear of a child choking whilst in our care is insurmountable. Children explore the world and their surroundings by placing items into their mouths. This conduct is a completely normal and an explorative way in which a child will learn about their surroundings. Items such as coins, batteries and marbles are the most common choking hazards to a child as these items are just the perfect size to become lodged in a child’s airway.
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