So very tragic !
And the sad thing was that the dad was aware of the dangers of grapes for our little ones and very cautious, but that the grape was shared by a wee friend

This is utterly heartbreaking and absolutely terrifies me. I always cut my kids grapes in fear that this could happen.

No words for the loss, just heartbreak for the family.
I completely understand the importance of cutting grapes, and any fruit to a small manageable size. Even apple we part boil to make it soft and pliable for the few teeth they have as even an apple bite is hard to swallow for under 3

Shocking loss but I must say that its common sense anything going in a child’s mouth is a chocking hazard and we should respect the suffering family on their loss and not to seek mileage out of what is already common sense.

Such a gorgeous little boy. I’m so sorry for your loss. I agree with putting a warning sign on the fruit. I wouldn’t have thought about cutting a grape in half and I don’t think many others would have done either.

A Beautiful boy and a heartbreaking loss.

I know now that I shuld cut grapes but I didn’t when my children were young and I was lucky. They should definitely have signs up for those that are unaware. I see so many kids picking at grape bunches in the supermarket.

So sad. To witness your child die is so tragic. I hope they recover in time.

That’s heartbreaking as a parent to lose your child in any way

This is a moderate request, but I don’t think signage would have prevented this tragedy. Condolences.

What a tragedy. Condolences to the family. Awful how a simple grape can cost a life.

How terribly sad and tragic. Warning signs would be great as so many new parents are still unaware that grapes can kill.

Oh this is heartbreaking, far too sad. An important wakeup call for anyone reading including myself!

This is so sad

Oh this poor family. I think these things just need to be made more public as so many people have no idea that grapes are an issue.

This is so sad. Can’t stop at grapes though. We need chocking hazard signs on things like popcorn, nuts etc

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  • • ChiWren replied
    • 22 May 2024 , 9:42 am

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  I’ve read that popcorn is one of the worst for choking in children and that they shouldn’t eat it until at least 4 years old, but again it’s not something that’s commonly known.

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    • • mom93821 replied
      • 23 May 2024 , 4:54 am

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    We are particularly careful with popcorn and similar foods.

This is so sad. Heartfelt condolences to the family.

Condolences to the family. The father is right we should all be made aware as I have just become a first time Grandmother and it hadn’t occurred to me and we eat grapes all the time.

It’s extra sad that the dad was aware and cautious. The grape was simply given by another child

Poor thing. That would be so horrible