4yr old eating in the car

[itsturtlesallthewaydown]

I'm wondering if MN can help resolve a debate I have with my DH.

I think it's a choking risk for a 4yr old to eat whilst driving and so they should never be given food in a car. If they want a snack you should stop at a service station. My DH says it's OK to give them food whilst driving.

What does everyone else think?

YABU: It's ok for children to eat in a car.
YANBU: It's a choking risk and children should never eat in a car.

Why think that there are many of us oh here who agree with her....many first aid trained, some have felt with choking and some who have either choked or had their child choke in the car.

Thanks all! Although it's 85% vs 15% looks like I'm not being totally unreasonable on this.....!

I don't think you are being unreasonable.
It is a choking risk, and what's more, if they did happen to choke and you are driving and can't pull over, you wouldn't be able to give the appropriate first aid.
I think it's horrible to eat in the car anyway and all crumbs end up in the car seat.
Also a lot of seats a slightly reclined so not the best position to eat in.
If it's a long journey just stop to feed them somewhere or if it a short journey they should be able to manage without food!
So many children choke and 4 is still pretty young.