A question about popcorn....

**Rockett** · 11-01-2007 23:27

What age can you give it? DH wanted to give some to almost 2 yr old DD,but I wouldn't let him as I was told it's a choking hazard.Is that right?

**damien's mum** · 11-01-2007 23:34

My ds will be 2 in feb, and he has popcorn once, he didn't like it though, there was times that it got stuck.. that was a bit scary... just make sure his juice is near!

But even me, at my age still get it stuck sometimes!

**Rell** · 12-01-2007 06:32

I think they say 3 because yes It can be a choking hazard.
Both my kids had popcorn from 2 as long as I was there watching

**KaM** · 12-01-2007 06:53

Maybe if you pulled it into smaller bits. The problem is when there is shell left on the piece of popcorn from the kernel and it gets stuck in your throat. Its actually one of the reasons I dont like the stuff myself. But if you feel you could give it safely by brekaing it up . .why not .. just be ready in case!!

**FourAngelKisses** · 12-01-2007 07:01

DS2 started having it at around 18mths I think. He's never choked on it. But then again, this child was having really lumpy food by 6mths of age so was used to chewing things properly.

**jessgray** · 12-01-2007 07:33

my bro offered ds1 popcorn the other day he wasnt a fan

he spat it out onto my bro's leg lol
i think if a child can chew well it should be alright but only under supervison

**Cupcake** · 12-01-2007 07:40

DD was 2 she loves it, I just pop it in the microwave & give her a bowl of the ones from the top of the bag(they are nice & fluffy & normally popped completely) I do not leave the room whilst she is eating it

**Rockett** · 12-01-2007 23:17

Thanks all.

**Mum1** · 13-01-2007 12:07

I would say when the child is around 7 -8 only because even I cough up when I eat popcorn I think it's dangerous and unhealthy.

**dannii** · 13-01-2007 13:10

my kids love pop corn. they get the microwave stuff and gave dd some. (1 yr) they broke it up a little by the time she had slobbered on it, it had sort of just melted in her mouth. she loved it!you would have just have to be very careful.