22/04/2026
Whole nuts are are the size of a child’s airway and the perfect shape to block it completely.
No air in, no air out. A complete obstruction.
This is why I always say hold off on whole nuts until your little one is over 5 years old.
Before then, you can still serve nuts by:
👉 Spreading nut butter on toast or crackers
👉 Sprinkling finely ground nuts over yoghurt or porridge
👉 Blending them through smoothies or sauces
Prevention is important but choking emergencies can still happen and knowing what to do in those first seconds is everything.
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