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caraMel 
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 1:02am |
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Because tonight I got the fright of my life when Benjy choked.
We were having nachos for dinner and he helped himself to a chip. Next thing I know he's gagging and choking on it.
I flipped him over and whacked his back to try and get it up. He coughed a little out and started to cry. I thought it was over and sat him up, but then he started gagging again. I tried to fish it out, but my stupid nails were too long and I only wound up scratching him.
It happened twice more and I was ready to call an ambulance, but thank God, DH was finally able to reach in and get the chip out.
He said it was quite far down and stuck.
I can't believe it happened, I keep thinking about it and seeing it over and over in my head. He's been eating chips for ages, so I didn't think much of it when he took one...
I can't believe how useless I felt either, when nothing could do helped him.
I also can't believe how lucky we were, it could have turned out so much worse.
Moral of the story for me: Don't assume just because he's eating regular food and can bite and chew that you don't need to watch him.
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kezplanet
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 1:13am |
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You poor thing Mel, I have had the same problem with Anastasia, had to ban corn chips for a while till she got the hang of them when she was a bit older, they don't soften like regular potato chips so I have only just started introducing them back again ... so far so good.
Hope you got over the shock & try not to be soooo hard on yourself it isn't your fault and you were there with him
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 7:28am |
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Arrgh.. every parents nightmare! I'm so glad your DH got it out!
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 7:53am |
That would have been very scary Mel, thanks for reminding us all to keep a eye on our bubs while they're eating. Hope you all had a good nights sleep and have recovered from the shock. 
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:16am |
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Oh Mel you poor thing! And poor benjy too! I am sure he recovered faster than you did tho!
Hope you had a BIG glass of vino and have calmed down!
I know what you mean about that horrid feeling! I felt like that when that stupid woman gave quinn the boiled lolly and he choked...
Definitely time for us to book into the st johns first aid course?
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:18am |
ohh nyep that happen to james its soo scary and even now i start frecking just thinking about it big hugs hun 
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:24am |
bummer... 
just a reminder too tho that the first aid books say you shouldnt try and fish it out if something is stuck in their throat as it may push it further back. I keep thinking about doing a first aid course too.
oh and wanted to say too that corn chips can also scratch too.
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:24am |
its so scary yah mel, rhiannon choked on nacho chips as well, and it was just a tiny little corner, we have found that she is fine on normal chippies, but on nacho chips she always choks and it doesnt matter if they are the round ones or not.
I am sorry u had that scary experience and i hope you are all okay
just editing the bad spelling mistakes
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:44am |
Oh how scary! Glad wee Ben is OK ... and it could have happened to anyone so don't be hard on yourself!
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 8:56am |
You poor thing Piper did the exact thing the other night, I did a finger sweep but it was just out of reach so Dh turned her over and whacked her back it eventually came free, she was quite clingy for awhile after she got that much of a fright, it was so scary  so corn chips are now banned if she is in sight because she still wants them.
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 10:50am |
OMG!! how scary for you!!!  i would definately be drinking after that!
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 4:31pm |
Thanks so much for the replies everyone.
Benjy is his normal happy self today, none the worse for his experience, thank goodness!
I've taken your advice Anna, will text you about the courses now 
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 6:44pm |
Ohh how scary Mel!! I know that helpless feeling well!
I have found that even though your toddlers (or younger) may be able to eat chips - corn chips are a different story & have found my littlies can't eat them till a bit older. They are thicker than normal chips & don't soften as quickly, and some children so chew their food well enough for it to fit down their small throats.
Also, when doing First Aid courses in the past, I've remembered that even when you think you're hurting the child by a)hitting them on the back or b)putting your finger down their throat - it would be better for them to have a bit of a scratch or bruise from it, than choking to death. So don't be afraid to hurt them in order to save their life .
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 7:24pm |
 Big hugs girl and Im glad it has all worked out for the best.
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Posted: 28 August 2007 at 9:37pm |
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Scary stuff
Jack still can't handle corn chips.
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Posted: 29 August 2007 at 7:29am |
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Wow - you certainly would've had a huge shock from that - How scary is that??!!!!! Glad you could get it out though, you definately deserved a rather large glass of Vino after that!!!
It reminds me also that maybe I should update my first aid skills!!!!
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