what to do with a choking 2 year old?
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['Stand or kneel behind your child. ... ', 'Clench your fist and place it between the navel and ribs.', 'Grasp this hand with your other hand and pull sharply inwards and upwards.', 'Repeat up to 5 times.', "Make sure you don't apply pressure to the lower ribcage, as this may cause damage."]
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['Step 1: Be calm and firm. Address your child with a firm "no biting!" or "biting hurts!" Keep it simple and easy for a toddler to understand. ... ', 'Step 2: Comfort the victim. ... ', 'Step 3: Comfort the biter, if need be. ... ', 'Step 4: Offer alternatives. ... ', 'Step 5: Redirect.']
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["Pick your fights. Battle your 3-year-old over every bad behavior and you'll be at war all day. ... ", 'Practice prevention. Use your knowledge of your child to head off needless blowups. ... ', 'Stay calm. ... ', 'Listen carefully. ... ', 'Explain your rules. ... ', 'Offer choices. ... ', 'Provide alternatives. ... ', 'Use time-out.']
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["Adjust Feedings. Don't overfeed your child. ... ", 'Move Your Child. Rock your child gently. ... ', "Massage Your Child. Rub your child's stomach lightly. ... ", "Apply Heat. Place a warm towel or water bottle on your child's tummy.", 'Review Feeding.']
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Try to respond immediately when you see your child being aggressive. Remove him from the situation for a brief time-out – even a few seconds may be enough for a two year old. It's important that he connects his behaviour with the consequence so that he knows that if he hits or bites, he'll miss out on the fun.
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By 2 years old, most toddlers will say 50 words or more, use phrases, and be able to put together two-word sentences. No matter when they say their first words, it's a sure bet they are already understanding much of what is said to them before that.
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Bumpers don't pose a suffocation or strangulation risk to toddlers like they do for babies. But it's still a good idea to avoid them, since your toddler could use them as a step to help him climb out of his crib. As for stuffed animals? Small ones are fine, if your toddler likes having them in his bed or crib.
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Is there anything I shouldn't feed my toddler? It is important to avoid foods that may cause choking: Slippery foods such as whole grapes; large pieces of meats, poultry, and hot dogs; candy and cough drops. Small, hard foods such as nuts, seeds, popcorn, chips, pretzels, raw carrots, and raisins.
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Put a twist on my trick for getting toddlers to take their medicine, and use food instead of soda or juice. Try mixing it in apple sauces, yogurt, or whatever else your tot likes to eat. Just remember that your child needs to finish all of the food you've mixed the medicine into in order to get the full dosage.
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2. Play with pumpkins. Allowing your baby or toddler to squish his or her hands around the insides of a pumpkin can be a great sensory activity. For little ones who "hate getting dirty," there are plenty of no-carve pumpkin decorating options to try.
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["Wipe goop and crusties from your toddler's eyes using clean, wet cloths, gauze or cotton balls, especially in the mornings and after naps.", "Apply compresses (warm if it's bacterial/viral; cool if it's allergies or other irritants) to reduce the swelling."]
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['Give plenty of positive attention. ... ', 'Try to give toddlers some control over little things. ... ', 'Keep off-limits objects out of sight and out of reach. ... ', 'Distract your child. ... ', 'Help kids learn new skills and succeed. ... ', 'Consider the request carefully when your child wants something.']
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You should not swaddle your baby after he or she is 2 months old. Doing so could cause your baby to get stuck facedown when rolling over. Sleep sacks are available without the swaddle piece for babies of this age, or the swaddle piece can be used under your baby's arms with the arms out.
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["hold or cuddle your baby when they're crying a lot.", 'sit or hold your baby upright during feeding to stop them swallowing air.', 'wind your baby after feeds.', 'gently rock your baby over your shoulder.', 'gently rock your baby in their Moses basket or crib, or push them in their pram.']
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Hide Toys For an easy indoor activity for 2-year-olds, hide a toy somewhere in the house, and ask your child to find it. Explore with her, using cues like "warmer" and "colder" to guide her. You can also use flashlights for the search or hide several objects at one time.
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['Stomach rest. Keep your child from eating or drinking for 30 to 60 minutes after vomiting. ... ', 'Replacing fluids. Dehydration can be a problem when your child is vomiting. ... ', 'Solid food. If your child is hungry and asking for food, try giving small amounts of a bland food. ... ', 'Medicines.']
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Choking and suffocation are the biggest toy-related hazards for children under three. And while you could argue that water bead play leans towards older kids, it appeals to younger children as well which is where the risk largely lies.