Cashew Nut loving toddler

[MadamAnt]

DS (2.8) has developed a passion for cashews, but I'm worried about them being a choking hazard. What do you think? He only had them the first time as a friend gave them as a snack to her 20(ish) month olds and I didn;'t want to seem like a hysterical paranoiac.

We're non-meat eaters, so in some ways I'd love for him to be getting all that nutty nutrition.

Do you think I should chop them up a bit? Or would the "sharp" corners just make them more likely to get stuck?

bump

My DD3-2.7 eats all sort of nuts.
I haven't worried about choking for a long time now.
Not sure when you are supposed to let them begin.

DD developed a passion for nuts at about that age, she's now 6.2 and still loves them. Didn't have a problem with choking but if you are worried just make sure he has them when you are around.

OK, that's good to hear! Thanks

cashews are softer than other nuts, so a better option.
my kids loved cashews and still do

cashew nut butter. yum. google it/ make it yourself

Yeah...he's not keen on cashew nut butter. I think he just revels in my barely disguised panic as he munches on them.