But the anxiety is nothing compared with the relief you'll both feel when the object comes out. The majority of objects that lodge in the throat cause neither a complete blockage nor any lasting damage. Add your comments to the bottom of this page. Babies put any old thing in their mouth, starting at 6 to 9 months, when they develop the ability to grip. It's a constant risk until about age 4 years, and lectures about the dangers of such curiosity fall on uncomprehending ears.
Vigilance is the only policy.
You get the idea. That's when I tell parents to be sure someone's always watching the little ones. Read all comments. Expert advice and fun activities for you and your baby. All rights reserved.