When are kids old enough to chew gum — and what happens if they swallow it?
Gum and other candy can pose a choking risk for young kids. Here's how to safely introduce the treat.
Casey Clark
Contributing Health Writer
About Casey
Casey Clark is a freelance journalist based in New York City who specializes in commerce, beauty and travel. Over the past eight years, she has tested more than 500 products across beauty, home, health, fashion and lifestyle categories. While much of her work focuses on beauty products ranging from lipsticks to foundations, she also has extensive experience reviewing home and tech products, including mattresses and sleep systems from brands such as Eight Sleep and Casper. Her goal is to help readers make informed purchasing decisions by translating product testing and technical details into clear, easy-to-understand recommendations — whether she's explaining mattress edge support or breaking down the latest buzzy skincare ingredient. Her work has appeared in HuffPost, Allure, Food Network, SheKnows and The Daily Beast, among other publications.
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