How is popcorn a choking hazard?

Cheekers2010 · 2012-06-27 18:41:34

I can see how kernels can be a problem, but seriously the recommendation is to avoid giving it to them until they are older than 5!

bosha711 member

June 2012

I think b/c it's the perfect size to get stuck in their throat. I know a kid did die not too long ago choking on popcorn.

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LovesMM member

June 2012

As long as you are watching them while they are eating it I don't see a problem with it. Paige eats popcorn on her daddy's lap. If I gave her a bowl and shoved her to her room, I'd see a problem with it.

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pitterpatter129 member

June 2012

Ummmm, I still choke on popcorn. Embarrassed The little yellow kernel things left on the popped part get stuck in my throat and teeth. Not a big fan of popcorn.

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missmuffin87 member

June 2012

Yeah, popcorn still makes me choke. It's so scratchy too.

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Cheekers2010 member

June 2012

Huh, well, I can see avoiding it until they are 2 or 3 but 5 seems excessive. I love popcorn.

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pitterpatter129 member

June 2012

Cheekers2010:
Huh, well, I can see avoiding it until they are 2 or 3 but 5 seems excessive. I love popcorn.

Agree. 5 seems really excessive. I used to give our niece popcorn all the time when she was 4. She never had an issue. In fact, our school sells it at "snack train" to the PreK kiddos.

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Strunella member

June 2012

I'm paranoid about choking, so I'll probably keep it away from DS for a long time!

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bumpuser260585 member

June 2012

J has had some white cheddar Smart Popcorn before. He only ate a few pieces & I was right there with him. He did fine, but it isn't something i'd give him as a regular snack.

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TripMomma member

June 2012

It gets stuck and because of the texture and size it is almost impossible to heimlich it out. My triplets have not been given popcorn and I am hoping to wait until they are 6. I have read too many sad stories...with their parents right there not being able to do anything but watch...no thanks.

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MrsDe2008 member

June 2012

I love popcorn too, but I too get all gaggy on it afterwards. The little hard parts always seem to get stuck in my throat. My husband hates popcorn, so I can see him not allowing DD popcorn until she's at least 5.

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jarebearsmom member

June 2012

We aren't big on popcorn either. They had it in children's church Sunday and the teacher let him try it. Needless to say he takes after us. He spit it out

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