Astonishing X-Ray Shows Grape Lodged in Child’s Throat

The mom who posted the photo is warning other parents that they always need to cut grapes in half for young children to reduce the risk of choking.

Many parents of babies and toddlers, and even older children, know how dangerous it is for them to eat whole grapes. That’s because little ones’ airways are about the size of an uncut grape, and this slippery fruit can easily become lodged in there. A recent report highlighted the potential for this horrible accident to occur, after three kids under age 5 choked on whole grapes. Sadly, two of them passed away.

Now, a new X-ray image of a grape lodged in a child’s airway is further driving home the message that parents and caregivers should always slice grapes longways, or even into quarters, before serving the popular fruit to little kids.

The frightening image was shared by Australian blogger Angela Henderson on her Facebook page Finlee and Me.

An accompanying caption reads in part:

“Attention Parents! Do you know what this X-ray is of? A grape! A grape that was lodged in the top of a 5 year olds airway today. This sweet soul had to be operated on, under general anaesthetic to remove the grape. He is VERY lucky that part of his airway was open or else this could have ended badly. So please be mindful that not all kids chew their food, are in a rush at schoolto get in the playground etc. Please be careful. And when in doubt just cut the damn grapes, baby tomatoes etc.”

We are so glad this little one is okay! And that now his experience can serve as an important reminder about the dire importance of following the AAP’s tips for choking prevention in young children at mealtimes:

• Cut foods into pieces no larger than 1/2-inch.
• Always supervise your child when he/she is eating.
• Make sure kids are seated while eating.
• Encourage kids to chew their food completely before swallowing.

Melissa Willets is a writer/blogger and soon-to-be mom of 4. Find her on Facebook where she chronicles her life momming under the influence. Of yoga.

This article originally appeared on Parents.com. 

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3 Ab Exercises You’re Not Doing, But Should Be

These calorie-burning moves need to be part of your core routine.

After a sculpted stomach, but having trouble making progress? Too often, we work our core in one direction (think: crunches, sit-ups, leg raises). But the ab moves below challenge the muscles in new ways, says Ashley Borden, a celebrity fitness trainer who has worked with Reese Witherspoon, Mandy Moore, and Ryan Gosling. Mix them into your workouts or do them in this order as an ab circuit; do three sets of each. 

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Plank to Knee Tap

Start in a forearm plank with body in a line from neck to heels (A). Touch both knees to the floor (B), then straighten legs again. Do 20 reps. 

Single-Leg Hip Raises

Lie on back, knees bent and feet planted (A). Squeeze glutes and lift hips so they align with knees; extend right leg (B). Hold and lower, then repeat on other side. That’s 1 rep. Do 20 reps. 

Standing Dumbbell Rotation

Hold a dumbbell with both hands at chest height, arms extended, feet shoulder-width (A). Twist torso left (B) and hold, then twist right. That’s 1 rep. Do 10 reps.

 

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