Gradually decrease the number of feedings from the breast or bottle as baby eats more solids food. Let baby's hunger be your guide. Watch and supervise your baby closely as she eats. Be sure she doesn't stuff her mouth full and forget to swallow. Sometimes you have to slow her down, remind her to chew and occasionally help her spit food out of her mouth and swallow.
Some foods can easily slip into a child's throat and cause choking.
Don't give foods that are small and hard, round or slippery. These include popcorn, peanuts, seeds, raisins, whole grapes, peanut butter, hard candies, raw vegetables and circles of hot dogs or meat sticks. Cut hot-dogs the long way for children under 4 years old. Never let a child walk or run with food in her mouth. Don't let your baby lie on her back with food in her mouth.