health
March 16, 2026
CHILDREN LOVE THEM, part of every birthday, and they can be DEADLY: 'Parents, be careful when they play with them!'
They appear in games, they are part of many celebrations, but no matter how connected they are to the world of children, balloons can pose a danger to their health.
TL;DR
- Balloons can be dangerous for children and can cause death by suffocation.
- If a piece of balloon enters the airway, it can cause complete obstruction.
- Parents should not allow babies or young children to put balloons in their mouths or leave them unattended while playing with balloons.
- The risk is similar to that of small objects like coins, batteries, marbles, or certain foods not suitable for children.
- Deflated balloons can stick to the airway and cause complete obstruction, especially when a child tries to inflate one.
- Children may bite a inflated balloon and swallow a piece.
- Balloons are a leading cause of death by choking in the US.
- Parents should always supervise children playing with balloons and immediately collect pieces of popped balloons.
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