Latex balloons cause the greatest number of toy-related choking deaths among children each year. To prevent suffocation or choking, children under the age of 8 should not be given uninflated balloons. Uninflated balloons should be stored out of reach of young children. Please supervise when children in this age group play with inflated balloons.
This safety tip brought to you by Parents As Teachers and the University of Missouri Outreach & Extension Service.
