Hard foods such as carrots and apples can be served if they are soft cooked or grated if raw. Thinning down thick foods can help, such as adding some milk to cereal. When children are young, regardless of their skills, they should never be left alone when eating because even safe foods can become choking hazards. Children should never be allowed to run or play while eating in order to avoid choking. Sitting down and being mindful of their eating will help to avoid such accidents.
Some foods are apt to cause an allergic reaction in young children.
By waiting until a baby is older, you have given their immune system a chance to develop to a point where the risk of an allergic reaction is minimized. For some children however, an allergy can last a lifetime and will occur regardless of how long you wait to introduce the food culprit. Wait until the stated age before introducing them to your child. Foods that result in severe reactions should only be reintroduced under the advice and guidance of the child's doctor. There are some allergies that are never outgrown and the only way to avoid the danger is to avoid the food.