Slice a bunch of grapes in one go that is safe for babies and toddlers to eat. Cutting grapes lengthways prevents choking hazards
Did you know whole grapes are a dangerous choking hazard for babies, toddlers and young children? We explain why – and show you how to slice them so they're safe for your child to eatGrapes – and cherry tomatoes and other similarly shaped small food– need to be sliced before you give them to young children because, otherwise, they can be a choking hazard.
And, for smaller children – and bigger grapes – you may want to slice them lengthways into 4 quarters, rather than 2 halves. What do you do if your child chokes on food? We hope this doesn't happen but it's always good to know what to do if it did. Do take a moment to read up on the"No, it isn't just grapes and cherry tomatoes that should be cut up lengthways," says Dr Philippa, "but also large blackberries and other foods like sausages need to be cut up small."