Is Your Child's Toy a Choking Hazard? How to Check With a Toilet Paper Roll 186 Shares Use a toilet roll to safety of your kids toys from #choking Supervision is still advised. #infant#kidstoys#toysafe♬ original sound - Riana Children younger than 3 years of age tend to put everything in their mouth as a way of exploring their environment, but with this comes the risk of choking. It's something I've seen often as an emergency room pediatrician. Choking on small parts, while preventable, is one of the leading causes of injury and death in infants and children younger than 3 years old. Coins and toys account for most nonfood-related choking events among children. It is notable that not all toys labeled age-appropriate are correctly labeled, as some may contain small parts that may be choking hazards. (These can get caught in their airway and make it difficult to breathe.)