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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Lifestyle
Clare McCarthy

Top Irish doctor warns parents of eight deadly food choking hazards for toddlers

A top Irish paediatrician has warned parents about feeding their children grapes, popcorn and marshmallows as they are major choking hazards for toddlers.

Sharing a post on her TikTok and Instagram accounts Dr Niamh Lynch told parents the eight foods that are the most high risk for choking:

  1. Whole grapes

  2. Popcorn

  3. Sausages

  4. Nuts

  5. Hard sweets (including mini chocolate eggs)

  6. Hot dogs

  7. Chewing gum

  8. Marshmallows

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