When you have a curious little child, every corner of your home seems to be a potential danger. From suffocation to small objects to accidental ingestion or poisoning, parents are constantly on alert. But what happens if the danger hides in the form of something as innocent as a popular snack?
A pediatrician now sounds the alarm on the popcorn, calling it dangerous danger of suffocation for young children and urging parents to reconsider serving their young.
According to Dr. Niamh Lynch, a popular pediatrician on social networks for his precious health advice, there is no sure way to nourish popcorn to children. In a recent tiktok videoShe said thoroughly: “What do I recommend as the surest way to feed a popcorn for toddler? I don’t do it. It’s really dangerous.”
The warning could be a shocking revelation for many, especially since popcorn is a basic snack in so many children’s holidays, cinema evenings and family meetings.
In the video, Dr. Lynch explained how popcorn presents a serious risk of suffocation for toddlers. She explained that popcorn can easily be inhaled in the small respiratory tract of a child, which are roughly the width of a little finger. Using diagrams, she has shown how toddler’s respiratory tract can be obstructed.
Dr. Lynch also stressed that it is not only whole pieces of popcorn that are dangerous; Even small “particles” of popcorn may have a significant risk.
“If they are sucked or inspired, they can settle in the lungs and cause a significant infection. So, if a toddler sucks in the respiratory tract, unfortunately, it can make them disappear – and if they inhale small particles, it can cause really serious infection. So it has no video.
The American Center for Disease Control and Prevention also warns against the popcorn service for children. “Avoid serving children under the age of 4, a spoonful of walnut butter, whole grapes and cheese cubes, because these are risk of common suffocation. Always supervise children while they eat” CDC warns.
To avoid suffocation, the CDC advises parents and caregivers to always keep the children standing while eating, because this position helps reduce the risk of blocking food in their respiratory tract. They also recommend avoiding nourishing children in strollers, where it is difficult to monitor their eating habits. Meals must be calm and concentrated. In addition, caregivers should always look closely at what children get into their mouths.
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