Choking Is a Serious Risk For Toddlers; Here's How to Cut Their Food For Safe Eating

Rodenas recommends that food pieces such as apples, carrots, and celery be cut into long, thin stalks similar to shoestring French fries. The Canadian Academy of Pediatrics suggests serving apples chopped or grated, too. Barnes suggests certain toddlers can eat apples whole, too, but be sure to keep an eye on them as they're biting and chewing.