Although grapes are a healthy snack for little ones, many parents don't realize just how dangerous this fruit can be if it's not cut properly.. Not only should grapes never be served to children ...

Turns out, the grapes lodged in Jake's mouth were whole, but Sophie soon learned that even if she'd cut them as she always did — width-wise — he still could have choked.

Cutting grapes the right way boils down to making them narrow and thin. This way, even if — heaven forbid — a piece of grape goes down unchewed, it won’t cut off baby’s ability to breathe.