Why is it that babies are allowed to drink while lying down, but it’s dangerous when you get older?

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Why is it that babies are allowed to drink while lying down, but it’s dangerous when you get older?

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Answer: It does have to do with biology. Infants and young children have the ability to breath and swallow simultaneously. This mechanism changes as the child grows (typically around age 7-ish)

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