We all know hot dogs are not good choice of food. Now we should think of choking hazards of it too. American Academy of Paediatrics’ wants to put choking hazard labels on hot dog, or better yet redesign it so it won’t fit a child’s airways. I’m not sure how the future hot dogs will look like, but I’m sure a choking hazard label won’t help.
Most moms that I know are careful to give their children appropriate foods, size, shape and nutrition wise. Many foods are choking hazards you can’t put label on them it’s just common sense. I don’t cut grapes anymore, my children are 3 and 5, but if for some unforeseen reason they have a hot dog it is cut. I cut them not because of the resent news but because to me it is easier for them to eat it.
I don’t think redesigning hot dog will help anything, the rate of choking on hot dog is only 17%. Educating people and giving them tools to be able to prevent choking or in case of choking, help their kid is something that can help reduce the rate of choking.
To me one of the most important thing to learn as a mom is Heimlich manoeuvre. This is the most effective method to use in case of choking. The first thing I learned when I had my son 5 years ago was this method. My children were talented in choking, even on their own saliva. This method saved me a few times specially with my daughter that puts everything in her mouth even now that she is 3 
. I taught my children to chew well and not to talk or walk while eating. What do you do to prevent choking? It would be nice to share our experiences to multiply our knowledge in this important issue.
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Hmmm, that would be strange, a hot dog wouldn’t be a hotm dog if it didn’t look the way that is does! Right? I agree though, it is about proper portion control, the safety of the size depending on the age of the individual and proper reaction if someting goes wrong. I think that it should be manditory for parents to take first and CPR before a child is brought into the world. Part of a proper parenting course.
Lynn
Hmmm, that would be strange, a hot dog wouldn’t be a hot dog if it didn’t look the way that is does! Right? I agree though, it is about proper portion control, the safety of the size depending on the age of the individual and proper reaction if something goes wrong. I think that it should be manditory for parents to take first aid and CPR before a child is brought into the world. Part of a proper parenting course.
Lynn
I Agree, the CPR and first aid should be mandatory. There should be some training beyond how to push or what to expect at delivery. You should get a license to get married why there is nothing required for having a baby. I think that’s the most challenging and sensitive job and not everyone who has a baby is ready for it.
Choking is a frightening reality when it comes to anyone, but especially children. My nephew choked on steamed broccoli under my supervision when he was about 22 months old. Immediately, I threw him over my knee and knocked it out of him successfully. However, that maneuver is for children UNDER 1 yr old. Over 1 you are supposed to use the same one you would use on an adult. I didn’t know that but am thankful it worked. Scary!