Have your child sit up while eating and Keep mealtime calm and avoid rushing when eating. Watch what your child puts in their mouth and pay attention while they eat. Certain types of food can put your ...

For many parents, the thought of their child choking is a quiet but constant fear. It can happen in an instant, often when a ...

When my son asked me what his 14-month-old twin sons had eaten while I was baby-sitting, I rattled off the food he had left for them, then added that they also had eaten some of my yogurt and prunes. ...

Halloween is just a few weeks away and with all that candy from trick-or-treating, doctors say your child could be at risk of ...

From the time your child starts picking up things with their fingers until the age of 4 or 5, you'll need to be vigilant about choking hazards. Children under 4 are the most likely to choke on ...

A choking emergency can turn really scary, really quickly. Whether it’s yourself or another person, knowing how to remove the blockage while staying calm can be the difference between life and death.

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Warwick teacher is being praised for her quick actions after she used the Heimlich maneuver to save a young student who was choking. It’s important to note that if ...