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Car seats are not meant to be mixed and matched! Your best bet is to find/buy a new car seat and make sure it is appropriate for your child’s height and weight.
You don't have to worry too much, just continue to be vigilant and think prevention.
In the medical world choking is called an airway obstruction injury. Children, especially those under age 3, are particularly vulnerable to airway obstruction death and injury due to their small upper airways, their relative inexperience with chewing and their natural tendency to put objects in their mouths.
From what I could find out on the Safe Kids Worldwide website, In 2001, there are about 60,000,000 children <15 yrs old living in the United States and only 169 children died from choking (30 percent food and 70 percent nonfood) and more than 17,500 children were treated in hospital emergency departments for choking-related episodes. Children are at risk from choking on small, round foods such as hot dogs, candies, nuts, grapes, carrots and popcorn.
So I think you did a good job in supervising your DS while he was eating so continue doing that…but you might want to stay away from chunks of banana, hot dogs, and other round foods. And also reviewing first aid and CPR instructions like the other poster suggested is a good idea too.
JGG
In the medical world choking is called an airway obstruction injury. Children, especially those under age 3, are particularly vulnerable to airway obstruction death and injury due to their small upper airways, their relative inexperience with chewing and their natural tendency to put objects in their mouths.
From what I could find out on the Safe Kids Worldwide website, In 2001, there are about 60,000,000 children <15 yrs old living in the United States and only 169 children died from choking (30 percent food and 70 percent nonfood) and more than 17,500 children were treated in hospital emergency departments for choking-related episodes. Children are at risk from choking on small, round foods such as hot dogs, candies, nuts, grapes, carrots and popcorn.
So I think you did a good job in supervising your DS while he was eating so continue doing that…but you might want to stay away from chunks of banana, hot dogs, and other round foods. And also reviewing first aid and CPR instructions like the other poster suggested is a good idea too.
JGG
Hi all,
Thank you for posting about the triplets in Bethesda house fire. I was just reading all the comments and realized that much of the discussion on situation revolves around purchasing a smoke alarms. However that alone is not enough! In order to be truly prepared for a unfortunate fire event remember to:
Purchase smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are available at a variety of price points; they can be battery operated or electrically hard wired in your home.
Install the smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, making sure that there is an alarm outside every separate sleeping area and in every bedroom.
Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Ceiling- mounted alarms should be installed at least four inches away from the nearest wall; wall-mounted alarms should be installed four to 12 inches away from the ceiling.
Test smoke alarms monthly; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Replace smoke alarms batteries once a year, or as soon as the battery chirps warning that the battery is low. Replace batteries even if alarms are hardwired in case of a power outage.
Create and practice an escape route with your family. Mark the two ways out of every room, including doors and windows.
Choose a safe meeting place outside the home. Make sure to mark this on your escape plan.
Assign a person in the family to assist infants and older adults in the fire drill and in case of an emergency.
Once there is a fire, get out and stay out! Call 911 from a neighbor’s house.
There are a lot of resources out there including fire departments and Safe Kids Coalitions.
Take care,
Jurek Grabowski
Thank you for posting about the triplets in Bethesda house fire. I was just reading all the comments and realized that much of the discussion on situation revolves around purchasing a smoke alarms. However that alone is not enough! In order to be truly prepared for a unfortunate fire event remember to:
Purchase smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are available at a variety of price points; they can be battery operated or electrically hard wired in your home.
Install the smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, making sure that there is an alarm outside every separate sleeping area and in every bedroom.
Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Ceiling- mounted alarms should be installed at least four inches away from the nearest wall; wall-mounted alarms should be installed four to 12 inches away from the ceiling.
Test smoke alarms monthly; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Replace smoke alarms batteries once a year, or as soon as the battery chirps warning that the battery is low. Replace batteries even if alarms are hardwired in case of a power outage.
Create and practice an escape route with your family. Mark the two ways out of every room, including doors and windows.
Choose a safe meeting place outside the home. Make sure to mark this on your escape plan.
Assign a person in the family to assist infants and older adults in the fire drill and in case of an emergency.
Once there is a fire, get out and stay out! Call 911 from a neighbor’s house.
There are a lot of resources out there including fire departments and Safe Kids Coalitions.
Take care,
Jurek Grabowski