Did You Know?!
In the European Union each year, approximately 20 children (14 years or younger) die from choking on a toy.[Ref:34]
Christmas Tree Ornament Hardware
Extraction Case
Holidays are usually happy times, but can also pose special choking risks. Fortunately there was just enough air space in this particular Christmas tree hardware for the toddler to breath. The hardware was removed from larynx with forceps.[Ref:7]