how are babies able to breathe through their noses and drink at the same time but adults can’t?

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how are babies able to breathe through their noses and drink at the same time but adults can’t?

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In infants, the larynx sits up high near the nasal cavity like a snorkel, so babies can drink and breathe at the same time. But, around three months of age, the larynx “drops” lower in the throat, making choking easier but speech possible.