Did You Know?!
In the European Union each year, an estimated 400 children (14 years or younger) die from choking.[Ref:34]
Charm in Esophagus
Extraction Case
A toddler swallowed this “figure skate” charm. It was removed under general anaesthesia. Luckily the charm did not tear the esophagus. Another toddler swallowed a “puppy” charm.
Keeping charms on their chain might help prevent such choking accidents.