Measuring Depth. 1  1. Move the refrigerator. 2  2. Measure from the back of the space to the front of the counter. 3  3. Repeat the measurement.  4. Decide if you want the refrigerator to extend past the 1  counters. 5. Allow at least an inch of space behind the refrigerator.
Cause of choking: Choking in infants and small children is caused by small foreign object blocking one of the airways. If children play with objects in their mouth, there is an increased risk that the object will get into trachea or airways accidentally. Choking is also caused by crushing of the trachea. It is also caused by obstruction of airways which can lead to obstructive sleep apnea. Some infections can also cause swelling of the airways or produce excessive secretions.
Your child is having breath-holding spells. During a breath-holding spell, your child holds his or her breath for a while before briefly losing consciousness. Breath-holding spells often happen after a trauma or an emotional upset. They occur most often in children under age 3. Breath-holding spells can be scary for both parents and children. But they are not usually a serious problem. And they often stop by the time your child is 5 or 6 years old.