Paediatrician's DIY Experiment Shows Why It's Always A Bad Idea To Give Young Kids Ice Cubes

Many parents know to cut grapes and other round veggies like cherry tomatoes to reduce a child’s choking risk.

But have you ever considered the dangers of giving young children ice cubes?

With the UK’s weather remaining consistently balmy, a paediatrician has warned parents against giving their little ones ice cubes due to the danger from choking.

Dr Niamh Lynch said every year she shares the warning and every year people in the comments section “get cross” and say “don’t be silly, ice melts”.