Summary: A choking child can be very scary for a parent. In children, choking on a rubber balloon is the leading cause of death for non-food objects. Pediatrician <a href="https://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0548562">Dr. Cindy Gellner</a> says parents should avoid giving kids foods that can be a choking hazard, such as gum, hard candy, or popcorn. Learn what other things can cause kids to choke, and what parents can do to prevent choking.
