Mum issues stark warning after her six-month-old daughter nearly choked to death on a toy rattle
A NEW mum has issued a stark warning to fellow parents after her little girl nearly choked to death on a soft toy rattle - which she didn't realise posed a danger.
Jessica Stewart recalled the "scariest" moment of her life, after her six-month-old, Malia, got a toy lion lodged in her throat.
Jessica, from Australia, explained she was washing up in the kitchen, with Malia happily playing behind her in her high chair, clutching her favourite toy.
Despite Jessica being in the same room as Malia, the little girl managed to choke on the soft toy - and she was only alerted to the horrific situation unfolding behind her after hearing a “weird” noise.
Jessica shared her experience to Facebook group , saying: "Her face was red, her eyes were popping out of her head.
“I snatched it off her threw it on the floor and picked her up.
The health website says: "Some small objects, such as marbles, beads and button batteries, are just the right size to get stuck in a child's airway and cause choking.
"The best way to avoid this is to make sure that small objects like these are kept out of your child's reach.
"No matter how careful you are, your child may choke on something. In most cases, you or someone else will see your child swallow the object that causes choking."
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