3. Bagels: Oy vey – this chewy, round bread can be a dangerous food for young kids, particularly those without sufficient teeth to grind it up. It's denser than other types of bread, such as those that come sliced in a loaf, so it's less likely to break up in the child's mouth.

And when bagels become gummy, they are more likely to block the airway. If served, bagels should be sliced very thinly and in small pieces.

4. Peanut Butter: Talk about a sticky situation. Aside from the fact that peanuts are one of the most-cited allergenic foods for kids, its smooth counterpart, peanut butter, is a major choking culprit. It's even possible for an adult to choke on a big glob of peanut butter when it doesn't dissolve enough to pass smoothly through the throat. Peanut butter should be spread thinly on a small piece of bread or cracker so that it can be swallowed easily.

Pairing peanut butter with another choking risk, such as apples, can cause the peanut butter to act like glue in the throat and exacerbate choking risks. It's best to leave these foods to older kids who can chew thoroughly.