Supervised eating also ensures that the child does not eat while talking, crying, laughing, or playing, and thus prevents choking. Peanuts may occlude the lower airway. Menus should reflect the developmental abilities of the age of children served to reduce the risk of choking. Lists of high-risk foods should be made available. See also comment for standard NU40.
Infants usually swallow pieces of food whole without chewing.
Toddlers often swallow pieces of food whole without chewing. See the comment for standard NU41. The completed plan shall be on file and accessible to staff. Staff must know ahead of time what procedures to follow, as well as their designated roles during an emergency. A child shall be encouraged, but not forced, to eat.