‘I can’t stand it, even though I know it usually turns out fine. But I have a fear of choking. I’m so afraid of my child choking on a piece of food that I still don’t dare give him solid food.
And yet I see that he is ready for it.
My child is just two years old. Really time for snacks. But I don’t dare. Every time I try a bite I panic so much that he can’t chew it properly. He already has some teeth, but I can’t do it. So I continue to puree everything to perfection. I only dare to give it if it is super soft and creamy.
And of course I feel sorry for my son. I deprive him of those first ‘real’ bites. But I’m only going to give it to him when I’m sure he can chew and swallow properly. Rather, he won’t get crusts of bread, corn sticks, pasta or anything else. Everything goes through the blender. I once tried to give something, a crust of bread. He loved it and sucked on it happily. But when he said ‘kgggg’ for even a few seconds and seemed to have difficulty swallowing, I hit the ceiling. I almost had a panic attack. Luckily my son was doing well, he wasn’t choking at all, he just has to learn to bite. But I was done with it right away. I think at least until he is three years old. I hope that my fear of choking will decrease a bit, because I can’t bear it now’
What should you do if your (think your) child is choking?
If your child appears to be choking, it is vital to act quickly and effectively. Here are the steps you can take if your child is choking:
a. Call for help: Shout for help and ask someone to call 911 (112 in Europe, 911 in the United States).
b. Start with the Heimlich grip: For older children (over 1 year old) you can use the Heimlich grip. Standing behind the child, place one fist just above the navel and grasp the fist with your other hand. Quickly pull inward and upward in a sharp motion to apply pressure to the diaphragm and clear the obstruction. Repeat if necessary until the object is removed.
c. Use belly thrusts in babies: For babies under 1 year old, you should give belly thrusts instead of the Heimlich hold. Place the child face down over your forearm, with the head lower than the chest. Use the heel of your hand to firmly but gently strike the child’s back between the shoulder blades five times. If this does not work, gently turn the child over and perform five chest thrusts, just below the breastbone.
Bron: Red Cross
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2024-02-11 18:49:41
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