Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children Practice Test 2026 – The All-in-One Guide to Exam Success!

Choking. Young children explore by putting objects in their mouths, and many toys have small parts that can break off or be swallowed. A tiny item can quickly block the airway, causing suffocation, which is a leading cause of toy-related deaths. While drowning, burns, or injuries from sharp edges can occur with toys, these causes are less likely to be fatal compared to choking. To reduce risk, choose age-appropriate toys, avoid small parts for children under three, regularly inspect toys for wear, discard broken pieces, and supervise play to intervene quickly if a small part becomes a hazard.