With Halloween around the corner- parents should keep in mind that some of the candy may not be suitable for kids 4 and under due to potential choking hazards.

Pediatric authorities say these candies and snacks could cause a toddler to choke due to hardness and size of candy.

15 candies they say to avoid:  M&M’s . . . Peanut M&M’s . . . Reese’s Pieces . . . Twizzlers . . . gummy bears . . . Skittles . . . Milk Duds . . . Whoppers . . . jawbreakers . . . Blow Pops . . . Tootsie Pops . . . Jolly Ranchers . . . Sour Patch Kids . . . Hot Tamales . . . and candy corn.

In general, kids are less likely to choke on something if they have to take a bite out of it.  And chocolate candy is good, because it melts away and shrinks.

Here are 10 treats that are safer for kids under four:  Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups . . . Twix . . . Snickers . . . Kit Kats . . . Butterfingers . . . Hershey bars . . . Milky Ways . . . animal crackers . . . cookies in general . . . and cupcakes.