A nurse is teaching a parent of a 2-year-old child about safe food choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

A. Raw carrots can be a choking hazard for toddlers due to their firm texture. B. Bananas are soft, easy to chew, and are a safe food choice for toddlers, posing minimal choking risk. C. Celery can be difficult for a toddler to chew and may pose a choking risk. D. Grapes can be a choking hazard unless they are cut into small, manageable pieces.