UrbanBaby

06.30.08, 16:33 PM General Topics
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22 month old is begging for popcorn. Is he old enough to have it? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.30.08, 04:33 PM Flag

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I wouldn't, but I used to live in a town where a 3 yo choked to death on popcorn at a movie theatre. Choking is one of my big sancti things. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:34 PM Flag

of course! but low fat, low salt ;) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:40 PM Flag

no way. choking hazard until age 5 or 6 and even then still dangerous [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:50 PM Flag

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/2005/505_choking.htmlThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping the following foods away from children younger than 4: * hot dogs * nuts and seeds * chunks of meat or cheese * whole grapes * hard, gooey, or sticky candy * popcorn * chunks of peanut butter * raw vegetables * raisins * chewing gum. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:53 PM Flag

no no no. i'm pretty lienient with food, but not this one. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:57 PM Flag