When teaching the parents of a toddler about safe finger foods, the nu

When teaching the parents of a toddler about safe finger foods, the nurse suggests trying which of the following?

1. Nuts
2. Popcorn
3. Cheerios
4. Hot dogs

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Cheerios are an appropriate finger food for a toddler or preschool child. Nuts, popcorn, and hot dogs have been implicated in choking deaths and should be avoided. If hot dogs are given to this age child, they should be cut up into irregularly shaped pieces, such as long strips.